Carpenters Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $57,170 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $72,730
Employed locally 250
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $57,170
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $72,730

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 80% Median Carpenters salary is 20% 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
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $66,560
    District of Columbia $66,100

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,910
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,540
    Electricians $64,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,190
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Ames, IA is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.77 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Ames, IA is 3.6% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.