Carpenters Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,370 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.06
10th percentile $42,320
90th percentile $83,200
Employed locally 280
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,320
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $58,370
    75th
    $68,640
    90th
    $83,200

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,030
    Construction Laborers $51,170
    Electricians $71,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,460
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $91,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in East-Central Montana is $28.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.52 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in East-Central Montana is 1.6% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $42,320 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.