25 Best States for Carpenters

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24. Florida

Annual median wage: $34,870

Rank by annual median wage: 45

Employment per 1,000: 4.621

Rank by employment per 1,000: 29

Job increase by 2024: 29%

Rank by job increase by 2024: 4

Average ranking: 26

The main reason why Florida found a place on this list is high future demand for carpenters. New job openings will increase by 29%, which is the fourth largest growth in the US. Note though that the salary is significantly lower than the national average.

Best States for Carpenters

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