Carpenters Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,690 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $32,560
90th percentile $83,930
Employed locally 590
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,560
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $58,450
    90th
    $83,930

    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

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,510
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,220
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,270
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,740
    Electricians $55,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Central Missouri is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.00 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Central Missouri is 19.6% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,560 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.