Carpenters Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $62,250 +5% vs national
Median hourly $29.93
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $79,520
Employed locally 960
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $49,620
    50th (median)
    $62,250
    75th
    $71,660
    90th
    $79,520

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 71% Median Carpenters salary is 29% 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
    Billings, MT $58,810
    Missoula, MT $57,870
    Helena, MT $57,540
    Binghamton, NY $57,430
    Great Falls, MT $55,900
    Sumter, SC $48,170

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,030
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,640
    Electricians $66,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Bozeman, MT is $29.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Bozeman, MT is 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,620.