Best Carpenter Schools in Charles Town, West Virginia (2026)

Updated May 26, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Charles Town sits within the West Virginia carpenter workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $48,710 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Charles Town Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$48,710BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment3,670 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Jefferson County unemployment rate2.7%BLS LAUS, 2024
West Virginia location quotient1.21BLS OEWS, May 2025

What You’ll Find Below

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

Carpenter Schools near Charles Town

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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