Carpenters Salary in West Virginia

Carpenters in West Virginia earn the most in Weirton (average $58,340 a year) and the least in Beckley ($48,380), across the 7 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $50,540 and the median at $48,710 for 3,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in West Virginia

Weirton$58,340
Huntington$54,320
Wheeling$52,980
Charleston$51,540
Morgantown$51,530
Parkersburg$48,510
Beckley$48,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Weirton	$58,340	$58,240	$47,250	$47,260	89
Huntington	$54,320	$52,000	$41,140	$44,200	88
Wheeling	$52,980	$50,120	$39,620	$43,180	88
Charleston	$51,540	$49,060	$38,130	$42,083	89
Morgantown	$51,530	$49,160	$45,190	$42,076	93
Parkersburg	$48,510	$47,090	$37,400	$39,777	87
Beckley	$48,380	$48,000	$37,350	$39,678	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

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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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