Carpenters Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $57,390 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.59
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $72,140
Employed locally 280
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $57,390
    75th
    $66,500
    90th
    $72,140

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 76% Median Carpenters salary is 24% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,440
    Electricians$63,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,790
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Dubuque, IA is $27.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.46 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Dubuque, IA is 3.2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.