Carpenters Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $58,770 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $87,650
Employed locally 400
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $47,710
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $61,840
    90th
    $87,650

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers $64,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,130
    Electricians $74,970
    Roofers $47,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Central Oregon is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.85 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Central Oregon is 0.9% 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 Oregon?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,710.