Carpenters Salary in Mississippi

Carpenters in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $50,020 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($46,360), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $49,280 and the median at $48,650 for 2,950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$50,020
Jackson$49,470
Hattiesburg$46,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$50,020	$49,470	$44,740	$41,102	90
Jackson	$49,470	$49,330	$42,550	$40,682	89
Hattiesburg	$46,360	$48,360	$37,300	$38,308	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Carpenters salary in other states

Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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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