Electrician vs Carpenter
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Electrician
$62,350
National Median Salary
Total Jobs818,700
Annual Openings79,900
Training4-5 yr apprenticeship
Carpenter
$59,310
National Median Salary
Total Jobs959,000
Annual Openings89,000
Training3-4 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Electrician
Carpenter
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $62,350* | $59,310 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 818,700 | 959,000* |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 79,900 | 89,000* |
Training Time | 4-5 yr apprenticeship | 3-4 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Electricians
Illinois$95,340
New York$91,870
Hawaii$87,530
Oregon$84,210
Alaska$82,990
Top States for Carpenters
Illinois$89,560
New York$87,320
Hawaii$85,430
Alaska$82,110
Massachusetts$77,650