Carpenters Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $59,610 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $80,090
Employed locally 650
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $59,610
    75th
    $69,210
    90th
    $80,090

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 58% Median Carpenters salary is 42% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $72,520
    District of Columbia $66,100
    Chico, CA $66,100

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,960
    Electricians $62,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,830
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Boulder, CO is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.09 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Boulder, CO is 0.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.