Carpenters Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $65,060 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $42,770
90th percentile $81,300
Employed locally 680
National median $59,310

Compare Carpenters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Ann Arbor, MI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Carpenters
in
Ann Arbor, MI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,770
    25th
    $50,350
    50th (median)
    $65,060
    75th
    $74,690
    90th
    $81,300

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 75% Median Carpenters salary is 25% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Bloomington, IL $73,470
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $65,060
    Minnesota $64,650
    Battle Creek, MI $63,250
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $63,000

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $82,020
    Construction Laborers $48,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Ann Arbor, MI is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.15 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 9.7% above 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $42,770 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,350.