Carpenters Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $66,100 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.78
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $111,220
Employed locally 400
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $50,980
    50th (median)
    $66,100
    75th
    $82,590
    90th
    $111,220

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 96% Median Carpenters salary is 4% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$51,770
    Electricians$72,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$84,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$76,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,920
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Chico, CA is $31.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.83 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Chico, CA is 11.4% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,980.