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Carpenter Salary in Mississippi
Discover Mississippi carpenter hourly rates, annual salaries, credentials, and construction sectors that can affect earning potential.
What carpenters earn in Mississippi
Carpenters in Mississippi construct, install, repair, and finish building structures, frameworks, fixtures, and other wood components. Based on the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics latest data, Mississippi carpenters earn approximately $16.67 to $30.50 per hour, with a median of $23.39 per hour. That corresponds to annual wages of about $34,670 to $63,440, with a median of $48,650. Actual pay can differ based on experience, location, specialty, employer, and the type of construction work performed. Mississippi also publishes wage information for metropolitan areas and workforce regions, allowing pay levels to vary across the state.
Hourly rates by level in Mississippi
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.
Calculate pay with extra credentials
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1Your level
2Certifications you hold
3Shift & work type
4Overtime & per diem
An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.
Who pays the most in Mississippi
Commercial, specialty, and covered projects can offer different pay opportunities.
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 1 | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $190 | 6 weeks |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 2 | +$1 | $2,080 | $190 | 5 weeks |
| Scaffold User/Competent Person (OSHA-aligned) | +$1 | $2,080 | $210 | 5 weeks |
| OSHA 10-Hour Construction | +$0.25 | $520 | $85 | 9 weeks |
| OSHA 30-Hour Construction | +$0.50 | $1,040 | $170 | 9 weeks |
What overtime actually adds
Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $23.39/hr.
Questions workers ask
Does a Mississippi carpenter need a state license?▾
Does Mississippi require OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 for carpenters?▾
Can a carpenter use a residential builder license to work independently?▾
Are Mississippi prevailing wage rates the same across the state?▾
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See Open Carpenter Jobs in Mississippi
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These career-level ranges are guide ranges mapped to BLS wage percentiles, not separately published BLS rates for apprentice, journeyman, and senior carpenters.
Last updated September 30, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.