Carpenters Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $53,470 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.71
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $78,600
Employed locally 1,990
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $44,480
    50th (median)
    $53,470
    75th
    $62,640
    90th
    $78,600

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 79% Median Carpenters salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,910

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Albuquerque, NM is $25.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.20 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Albuquerque, NM is 9.8% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,480.