Carpenters Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,180 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.86
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $81,190
Employed locally 270
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $50,060
    50th (median)
    $64,180
    75th
    $74,760
    90th
    $81,190

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,730
    Electricians $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,700
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Connecticut is $30.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Connecticut is 8.2% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,060.