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Carpenter Salary in Oklahoma
See Oklahoma carpenter pay by experience level, relevant credentials, higher-paying industries, and factors that can affect earning potential.
What Oklahoma Carpenters Earn
Carpenters in Oklahoma construct, install, repair, and maintain building frameworks, structures, fixtures, doors, flooring, and other components. Oklahoma carpenters earn approximately $16.67–$31.22 per hour, with a $22.55 hourly median. That equals about $34,670–$64,940 annually, with a median annual wage of $46,910. Pay varies with experience, location, employer, specialty, and project type. Local wages can differ substantially, with median pay ranging from $20.88/hr in Southwest Oklahoma to $24.23/hr in Lawton. The statewide figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest wage data.
Hourly rates by level in Oklahoma
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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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 Oklahoma
Commercial and specialized construction offer stronger national wage benchmarks.
Nonresidential Building Construction
Carpenters on commercial and institutional projects may handle structural framing, interior construction, and specialized installations.
Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction
Carpenters can support infrastructure projects involving bridges, highways, concrete forms, and other specialized construction work.
Building Finishing Contractors
Finish carpenters handle detailed installations such as trim, doors, fixtures, and other final construction components.
Residential Building Construction
Residential carpenters work on new homes and housing projects across framing, installation, repairs, and related construction stages.
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Specialty contractors perform focused construction activities that may give experienced carpenters opportunities to develop specialized skills.
Foundation, Structure & Building Exterior Contractors
This sector includes structural framing and exterior construction that forms the main framework and envelope of buildings.
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 | $190 | 5 weeks |
| Scaffold User/Competent Person (OSHA-aligned) | +$1 | $2,080 | $210 | 5 weeks |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 1 | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $190 | 6 weeks |
| Fall Protection Competent Person (OSHA-aligned) | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $165 | 6 weeks |
| First Aid/CPR/AED | +$0.25 | $520 | $70 | 7 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 $22.55/hr.
Questions workers ask
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Do Oklahoma carpenters need RRP certification?▾
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Is OSHA 30 a professional carpenter certification?▾
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The statewide figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2025 wage data.
Last updated October 1, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.