Carpenter vs Mason
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Carpenter
$59,310
National Median Salary
Total Jobs959,000
Annual Openings89,000
Training3-4 yr apprenticeship
Mason
$53,480
National Median Salary
Total Jobs211,600
Annual Openings19,200
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Carpenter
Mason
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $59,310* | $53,480 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 959,000* | 211,600 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 89,000* | 19,200 |
Training Time | 3-4 yr apprenticeship | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Carpenters
Illinois$89,560
New York$87,320
Hawaii$85,430
Alaska$82,110
Massachusetts$77,650
Top States for Masons
Illinois$87,320
New York$83,450
New Jersey$79,870
Massachusetts$76,540
Alaska$74,210