Carpentry · MS

Carpentry costs in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

Mean hourly wage
$24.05
Median hourly
$23.78
p10 – p90
$17.57 – $30.89

How this market compares

Skip the generic national blog post — this page is the Gulfport-Biloxi Carpentry slice of OEWS May 2025. Mean hourly pay here sits about 24% below the national OEWS mean.

Mean Carpentry pay here is $24.05/hr — national rank 411 of 526 areas that publish this occupation. Compared with other MS areas that report Carpentry wages, this market is #1 of 7. The published p10–p90 band runs $17.57 to $30.89 (a $13.32 spread around the $24.05 mean; median $23.78).

OEWS counts about 530 Carpenters jobs in this area. Nationwide that occupation is about 670,090. Sample jobs: Hardwood Flooring Installation mid estimate $3,250 here vs $3,906 U.S. (17% below); Window Replacement (vinyl double-hung) mid estimate $471 here vs $533 U.S. (12% below); Entry Door Replacement mid estimate $855 here vs $976 U.S. (12% below).

Nearby / same-state markets worth checking: Jackson ($23.78, 0.27 lower); Hattiesburg ($22.29, 1.76 lower).

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Hardwood Flooring Installation (default size)$1,711$3,250$6,659
Window Replacement (vinyl double-hung)$282$471$917
Entry Door Replacement$430$855$1,929
Wood Deck Build (default size)$2,597$5,406$11,772
Deck Board / Rail Repair$163$415$1,081
Baseboard Installation (default size)$159$356$811
Interior Door Installation$130$290$646

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Check IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE for any incentives that apply to this project. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.

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What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Carpenter (47-2031)$24.05/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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