Carpenters Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $66,960 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.19
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $113,200
Employed locally 1,120
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $50,640
    50th (median)
    $66,960
    75th
    $88,630
    90th
    $113,200

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 99% Median Carpenters salary is 1% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93,470
    Construction Laborers$58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$62,100
    Electricians$75,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Bakersfield, CA is $32.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.39 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Bakersfield, CA is 12.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,640.