Best Carpenter Schools in Somerset, Kentucky (2026)

Updated May 26, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Somerset sits within the Kentucky carpenter workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $52,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Somerset Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$52,680BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment8,540 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Pulaski County unemployment rate5.6%BLS LAUS, 2024
Kentucky location quotient0.99BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Somerset. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Pulaski County and Kentucky figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Carpenter Schools near Somerset

Carpenter Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $60,580 $29.12 per hour
Job Outlook 4.5% 43,100 jobs (2024–2034)
74,100 openings/yr
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 47-2031 Source: BLS OEWS

Carpenter Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $60,580 $29.12/hr
Average Salary $65,630 $31.55/hr

Salary Range

$40,410 10th pctl
$60,580 Median
$99,910 90th pctl
10th Percentile $40,410 $19.43/hr
25th Percentile $48,510 $23.32/hr
75th Percentile $76,830 $36.94/hr
90th Percentile $99,910 $48.03/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed670,090
Growth (2024-2034)4.5%
Annual Openings74,100
Jobs per 1,0004.3

Carpenters (47-2031) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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