Carpenters H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Carpenters

Carpenters (SOC code 47-2031) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 12 labor condition applications have been filed by 6 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Carpenters positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Carpenters positions is $34,651, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $26,000 to $41,600, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $54,110 for this occupation, H1B salaries are -36.0% Below Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Carpenters is $59,480, with approximately 2,030 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $45,240 (10th percentile) to $83,760 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Carpenters positions include CONSTRUCTION STAFFING LLC, RHINO RHENOVATORS, and CLLOG, INC. among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Carpenters positions include LAKE CHARLES, LA and LEXINGTON, SC. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

Florida leads H1B filings for this occupation with 4 applications, followed by Louisiana and South Carolina. View Carpenters H1B data in Florida for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Carpenters

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Carpenters positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	CONSTRUCTION STAFFING LLC	SC	3	$31,200	$54,110	-42.3% Below Market
2	RHINO RHENOVATORS	LA	3	$30,507	$54,110	-43.6% Below Market
3	CLLOG, INC.	FL	2	$39,187	$54,110	-27.6% Below Market
4	STAIRMASTERZ, INC.	FL	2	$34,819	$54,110	-35.7% Below Market
5	ARCADIA CUSTOM BUILDING, LLC	NH	1	$41,080	$54,110	-24.1% Below Market
6	K&J CONTRACTORS	MI	1	$41,600	$54,110	-23.1% Below Market

Carpenters H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Carpenters vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	LAKE CHARLES, LA	3	1	$30,507	N/A	N/A
2	LEXINGTON, SC	3	1	$31,200	N/A	N/A
3	FLAGLER BEACH, FL	2	1	$39,187	N/A	N/A
4	ORLANDO, FL	2	1	$34,819	N/A	N/A
5	ANGOLA, MI	1	1	$41,600	N/A	N/A
6	Silver Lake, NH	1	1	$41,080	N/A	N/A

Carpenters H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	Florida	4	2	$37,003	$48,080
2	Louisiana	3	1	$30,507	$49,660
3	South Carolina	3	1	$31,200	$48,910
4	Michigan	1	1	$41,600	$61,410
5	New Hampshire	1	1	$41,080	$59,890

Prevailing Wage Levels for Carpenters

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
Level I	1	25.0%	$41,600	$41,600	$41,600
Level II	1	25.0%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Level III	2	50.0%	N/A	N/A	N/A

BLS National Salary Distribution for Carpenters

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Carpenters positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.