Carpenters Salary in New Jersey

Carpenters in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $77,380 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($67,300), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $71,990 and the median at $64,010 for 14,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$77,380
Vineland$75,310
Atlantic City$67,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$77,380	$65,690	$53,250	$60,528	103
Vineland	$75,310	$63,440	$49,640	$59,197	96
Atlantic City	$67,300	$60,840	$49,130	$54,005	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Carpenters salary in other states

Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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