Carpentry schools in Pennsylvania
Looking for carpentry schools in Pennsylvania? There are 12, including 5 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 3 private career schools. Carpenters in Pennsylvania earn a median $59,370 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in PA
- $59,370
- Cities with schools
- 2
12 carpentry schools
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Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Schnecksville, PA · Public
- Carpentry
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +4
Carpentry schools by city
- Philadelphia (5 within 30 mi)
- Chester (4 within 30 mi)
What carpenters earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $59,370
- $28.54 an hour
- Typical range
- $42,970–$92,110
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 30,630
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.9%
- 62,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many carpentry schools are in Pennsylvania?
We list 12 schools in Pennsylvania with carpentry programs: 5 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Media, Scranton, and Lancaster.
Are there community college carpentry programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 5 public colleges in Pennsylvania offer carpentry. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does carpentry school cost in Pennsylvania?
Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,545 to $23,735. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do carpenters make in Pennsylvania?
The median pay for carpenters in Pennsylvania is $59,370 a year, and most earn between $42,970 and $92,110, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a carpentry school in Pennsylvania?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Carpentry schools in other states
- Oklahoma (23)
- Georgia (18)
- Kansas (15)
- Minnesota (15)
- North Carolina (13)
- Wisconsin (13)
- Iowa (12)
- California (10)
- Florida (10)
- Kentucky (10)
- Arizona (8)
- Utah (7)
- Illinois (6)
- Washington (6)
- Michigan (5)
- Mississippi (5)