Carpenters Salary in Massachusetts

Carpenters in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $81,260 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($67,590), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $79,680 and the median at $75,200 for 18,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$81,260
Springfield$75,620
Worcester$74,020
Amherst$73,880
Barnstable$72,370
Pittsfield$67,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$81,260	$75,210	$60,860	$62,253	108
Springfield	$75,620	$75,520	$59,040	$58,568	96
Worcester	$74,020	$73,010	$59,540	$57,522	103
Amherst	$73,880	$66,830	$59,530	$57,431	100
Barnstable	$72,370	$70,580	$61,140	$56,444	98
Pittsfield	$67,590	$63,050	$53,460	$53,320	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums 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 Massachusetts

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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