Carpenters Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $71,360 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.31
10th percentile $49,610
90th percentile $112,940
Employed locally 930
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,610
    25th
    $58,970
    50th (median)
    $71,360
    75th
    $89,950
    90th
    $112,940

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 88% Median Carpenters salary is 12% 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
    Hawaii $85,970
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Washington $73,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,920
    Electricians $86,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,150
    Roofers $54,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Bellingham, WA is $34.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.98 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Bellingham, WA is 20.3% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $49,610 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,970.