Carpenters Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $55,400 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $78,150
Employed locally 560
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $55,400
    75th
    $64,870
    90th
    $78,150

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 66% Median Carpenters salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $69,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,870

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,700
    Electricians $58,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,060
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $52,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Bismarck, ND is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.34 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Bismarck, ND is 6.6% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.