Carpenters Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $51,410 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $59,330
Employed locally 450
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $45,720
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $51,410
    90th
    $59,330

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 82% Median Carpenters salary is 18% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $57,660
    Sandusky, OH $56,130
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $55,330
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,960
    Kentucky $50,860
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $50,760

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,870
    Electricians $55,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550
    Highway Maintenance Workers $37,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Bowling Green, KY is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Bowling Green, KY is 13.3% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,720.