Best Carpenter Schools in Rockingham, North Carolina (2026)

Updated May 26, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Rockingham sits within the North Carolina carpenter workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $49,100 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Rockingham Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$49,100BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment13,480 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Richmond County unemployment rate4.1%BLS LAUS, 2024
North Carolina location quotient0.63BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

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

Carpenter Schools near Rockingham

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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