Carpenter Salary in Arizona

$28/hr

This guide covers carpenter pay in Arizona, wage levels, credentials, higher-paying industries, and key career considerations.

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What Carpenters Earn in Arizona

Carpenters in Arizona construct, install, repair, and finish building frameworks, fixtures, concrete forms, doors, windows, flooring, and other structures. BLS wage data places Arizona carpenter pay at 36.52 per hour, or approximately 75,950 annually. The statewide median is $28.17 per hour, equivalent to $58,580 per year. The 25th percentile is $23.02 per hour, while the 75th percentile is $33.57. Pay varies by experience, location, specialty, employer, and project type. Median wages also vary across Arizona labor markets, including $29.00 in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, $27.20 in Prescott Valley-Prescott, and $23.61 in Tucson.

Hourly rates by level in Arizona

Rates typically increase with experience, skills, and responsibility.

Apprentice · 0–2 yrs
$18.67–$23.02/hr
▲ 7.44% from last year
Journeyman · 4–8 yrs
$23.02–$33.57/hr
▲ 7.44% from last year
Master · 8+ yrs
$33.57–$36.52/hr
▲ 7.44% from last year

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Journeyman Carpenter
Arizona · Day Shift
Base rate$28.30
+ OSHA 10-Hour Construction$0.25
+ OSHA 30-Hour Construction$0.50
Effective hourly$29.05
Straight · 40 hrs$1,162
Overtime · 8 hrs @ 1.5×$349
Weekly gross$1,510
Annualised · 50 weeks
$75,517
8 OT hrs/week · Arizona

Who pays the most in Arizona

Higher-paying carpenter work can involve larger projects and specialized construction skills.

01 / 06$30.66/hr

Nonresidential Building Construction

Commercial and institutional construction can provide experience with larger structures, complex framing, and demanding project schedules.

+ Larger commercial projects
+ Specialized structural work
– Tight project deadlines
– Strict site requirements
02 / 06$30.09/hr

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Infrastructure work can involve structural carpentry, concrete forms, bridges, highways, and other major engineering projects.

+ Large infrastructure projects
+ Structural and formwork experience
– Outdoor working conditions
– Travel between project sites
03 / 06$29.27/hr

Building Finishing Contractors

Finish contractors provide opportunities for carpenters with detailed installation, trim, and interior finishing skills.

+ Specialized finish skills
+ Detailed interior work
– High precision requirements
– Schedule depends on other trades
04 / 06$29.13/hr

Residential Building Construction

Residential construction includes new homes, additions, remodeling, framing, and other building projects.

+ Broad residential experience
+ Multiple carpentry specialties
– Weather can affect schedules
– Physically demanding work
05 / 06$28.83/hr

Specialty Trade Contractors

Specialty contractors provide focused opportunities across construction, remodeling, installation, repair, and related trade work.

+ Specialized skill development
+ Varied project experience
– Active construction-site work
– Changing project schedules
06 / 06$26.26/hr

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

Manufacturing can suit carpenters who prefer controlled shop environments and detailed wood-product production.

+ Controlled indoor environment
+ Precision-focused work
– Repetitive production tasks
– Strict output schedules

Which states pay carpenters the most

Median hourly across every state with a published guide for this trade. Cost of living is not netted out — compare take-home, not just the rate.

  1. 01Hawaii$41/hr
  2. 02Illinois$37.98/hr
  3. 03California$36.50/hr
  4. 04Massachusetts$36.16/hr
  5. 05Alaska$35.51/hr
  6. 06New York$34.77/hr
  7. 07Minnesota$31.22/hr
  8. 08Connecticut$30.80/hr
  9. 09New Jersey$30.77/hr
  10. 10Maryland$30.27/hr

What each certification is worth

Sorted by payback speed.

CertificationRate bumpExtra / yearCostPayback
NCCER Carpentry Level 2+$1$2,080$1905 weeks
Scaffold+$1$2,080$2105 weeks
NCCER Carpentry Level 1+$0.75$1,560$1906 weeks
Fall Protection Competent Person+$0.75$1,560$1656 weeks
First Aid/CPR/AED+$0.25$520$707 weeks
OSHA 10 Construction+$0.25$520$859 weeks
OSHA 30 Construction+$0.50$1,040$1709 weeks

What overtime actually adds

At $28.17/hr.

40 hr week
$1,127
No OT
50 hr week
$1,549
+$21,128/yr
60 hr week
$1,972
+$42,255/yr
70 hr week
$2,394
+$63,383/yr

Questions workers ask

Does Arizona require carpenters to have a state license?▾
Arizona does not require every employee carpenter to hold an individual carpenter license, but businesses contracting to perform qualifying construction work generally must hold an appropriate contractor license.
What Arizona contractor license covers carpentry?▾
Arizona's Registrar of Contractors lists C-7 Carpentry for commercial work, R-7 Carpentry for residential work, and CR-7 Carpentry for both commercial and residential work.
Can an Arizona carpenter obtain an EPA Certified Renovator credential?▾
Yes. Carpenters performing covered renovation work that disturbs lead-based paint can obtain EPA Certified Renovator training, while firms performing covered work must also meet RRP certification requirements.
Does Arizona carpenter pay vary by location?▾
Yes. Latest BLS data shows median carpenter wages ranging from $23.61 per hour in Tucson to $29.00 in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler among the listed Arizona labor markets.
What factors affect carpenter earnings in Arizona?▾
Experience, location, specialization, employer, project type, contractor status, and the complexity of construction work can all affect individual carpenter earnings.

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These are 2025 Arizona statewide wage figures for Carpenters, SOC 47-2031. The corresponding annual figures are $38,830 low, $58,580 median, and $75,950 high. Local pay varies. The 2025 median was $29.00 per hour in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, $23.61 in Tucson, $27.20 in Prescott Valley-Prescott, and $26.91 in Flagstaff.

Last updated October 5, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.