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Carpenter Salary in Maryland
Discover Maryland carpenter hourly rates, annual salaries, credentials, high-paying work, and factors affecting earning potential.
What carpenters earn in Maryland
Carpenters in Maryland construct, install, repair, and finish frameworks, forms, doors, floors, fixtures, and other building components. Recent wage data shows Maryland carpenters earning $21.12–$45.66 per hour, with a $30.27 median hourly wage. That corresponds to approximately $43,930–$94,970 annually, with a median annual wage of $62,960. Pay varies by experience, location, employer, project type, and specialty. Maryland's metro areas also show meaningful differences, with median hourly wages ranging from $24.23 in Salisbury to $30.23 in Lexington Park. These figures come from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data.
Hourly rates by level in Maryland
Rates typically increase with experience, skills, and responsibility.
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You're right around the middle
$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.
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4Overtime & per diem
An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.
Who pays the most in Maryland
Public, commercial, and specialty projects can offer higher carpenter rates.
Nonresidential Building Construction
Large commercial and institutional projects often require structural framing, interior installation, and detailed finish work.
Building Finishing Contractors
Carpenters in finishing work handle detailed installations, trim, doors, fixtures, and other final construction elements.
Residential Building Construction
Residential carpenters work on new homes and housing projects, covering framing, installation, and other structural construction tasks.
Foundation, Structure & Exterior Contractors
This sector includes structural framing, exterior construction, and other work forming the core structure of buildings.
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Specialty contractors may employ carpenters for focused construction tasks requiring specific installation or trade skills.
Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction
Carpenters may support infrastructure projects through concrete forms, temporary structures, and specialized construction work.
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.
What each certification is worth
Sorted by payback speed.
| Certification | Rate bump | Extra / year | Cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCCER Carpentry Level 2 | +$1 | $2,080 | $200 | 5 weeks |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 1 | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $200 | 7 weeks |
| Scaffold User/Competent Person (OSHA-aligned) | +$1 | $2,080 | $225 | 6 weeks |
| First Aid/CPR (OSHA-aligned) | +$0.25 | $520 | $75 | 8 weeks |
| OSHA 10-Hour Construction | +$0.25 | $520 | $90 | 9 weeks |
| OSHA 30-Hour Construction | +$0.50 | $1,040 | $180 | 9 weeks |
What overtime actually adds
Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $30.27/hr.
Questions workers ask
Does Maryland require individual carpenters to hold a state carpenter license?▾
When does lead-safety training matter for Maryland carpenters?▾
Can Maryland carpenters enter the trade through apprenticeship?▾
Do public construction jobs use different wage requirements in Maryland?▾
Can a carpenter become a home-improvement contractor in Maryland?▾
See Open Carpenter Jobs in Maryland
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Maryland's 2025 median was $30.27/hr versus $28.91/hr in 2024, producing +4.70%. The 2025 wage distribution confirms $21.12 low, $30.27 median, and $45.66 high.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.