Carpenters Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $57,510 -3% vs national
Median hourly $27.65
10th percentile $38,640
90th percentile $72,290
Employed locally 510
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,640
    25th
    $46,520
    50th (median)
    $57,510
    75th
    $65,270
    90th
    $72,290

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 75% Median Carpenters salary is 25% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $66,560
    District of Columbia $66,100

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $48,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,760
    Construction Laborers $47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,870
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Cedar Rapids, IA is $27.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,640 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,520.