Woodworkers, All Other pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,010 or more. The middle half of other woodworkers in Washington earn between $48,770 and $74,880.
- $40K10th
- $49K25th
- $64KMedian
- $75K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,500 | $5,375 | $31.01 |
| Median | $64,260 | $5,355 | $30.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,770 | $4,064 | $23.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,880 | $6,240 | $36.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Woodworkers, All Other pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Other woodworkers in Washington earn 40% more than the U.S. average ($46,070). At the median the gap is +44% against the U.S. median of $44,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $64,500 | $64,260 | $39,960 | $85,010 | 30 |
| United States | $46,070 | $44,530 | $30,510 | $64,150 | 5,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Woodworkers, All Other salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $64,500, a single filer in Washington takes home about $51,260 a year, or $4,272 a month and $1,972 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $51,941 | $4,328 |
| Working in DC | $51,260 | $4,272 |
| Working in MD | $51,154 | $4,263 |
| Working in VA | $51,111 | $4,259 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for other woodworkers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $64,500 buys what about $59,237 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Woodworkers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$46,630
- Philadelphia, PA$49,660
- New York, NY$58,320
- Morristown, TN$32,400
- Charleston, SC$42,290
- Cleveland, TN$36,810
Highest-paying cities for other woodworkers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,500).
- Washington, DC$64,500
- New York, NY$58,320
- Oklahoma City, OK$57,400
- Honolulu, HI$56,830
- Riverside, CA$51,450
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Woodworkers, All Other salary in Washington: questions
How much do other woodworkers make an hour in Washington?
$31.01 an hour on average, and $30.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other woodworkers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other woodworkers take-home pay in Washington?
About $51,260 a year ($4,272 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,500.
Do other woodworkers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 40% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,070).
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 51-7099; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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