Side-by-side distribution
Carpenter
$62,400
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 22.6%
- Live roles
- 84
Electrician
$81,120
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 25.2%
- Live roles
- 305
Highest-paying jobs
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Residential Carpenter
Carpenter Foreman (Commercial Construction)
Commercial Finish Carpenter / Traveling Installer
Lead Carpenter / Craftsman
Maintenance Carpenter
Carpenter
Carpenter
Highest-paying jobs
Master Electrician - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Service Electrician
1099 Master Electrician
Solar Master Electrician - Worcester, MA
Instrumentation & Controls (Technician/Electrician)
Commercial Solar Electrician
Master Electrician - Field Services
Residential Electrician
Working Master Electrician
Journeyman Electrician with Sign On Bonus
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Consigli Construction
|
$60,840 | 4 |
|
Classet
|
$59,800 | 4 |
|
Rbanw
|
$110,000 | 3 |
|
Essel
|
$86,800 | 2 |
|
I-5 Design Build, Inc.
|
$72,800 | 1 |
Optimal Group
|
$66,235 | 1 |
| VT Voyager Technologies, Inc. | $64,480 | 1 |
Auld & White Constructors
|
$56,160 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Base Power Company
|
$81,120 | 11 |
| SI Sila | $78,000 | 6 |
Octoenergy
|
$51,862 | 6 |
|
Crusoe
|
$111,020 | 4 |
|
Classet
|
$75,000 | 3 |
Origis Energy O&M and Construction Technicians
|
$72,800 | 3 |
Rising Edge Group
|
$66,041 | 3 |
Home Brands
|
$56,160 | 3 |
Carpenter salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $62,400 | 3 |
Electrician salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $81,120 | 3 |
Carpenter vs Electrician: which pays more?
The median for Carpenter is $62,400 per year (typically $57,200–$72,800), versus $81,120 for Electrician ($65,494–$98,015). That puts Electrician about 30% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Carpenter and Electrician are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.