Local Salary Data

Carpenters Salary in Virginia

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$34,507
4 filings
DOL Median (Virginia)
$34,507
vs National
-31.9%
National: $50,648
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,267
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$34,507
-31.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,648
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Carpenters in Virginia earns $34,507 in nominal terms, which is 31.9% below the national average of $50,648. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,267 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Carpenters make in Virginia?

The median Carpenters salary in Virginia is $34,507 based on 4 DOL filings.

Is Virginia a good place to work as a Carpenters?

A Carpenters in Virginia earns 31.9% less than the national median of $50,648, or $34,267 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.