Carpenters Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,060 -24% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $60,440
Employed locally 1,160
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $45,060
    75th
    $51,460
    90th
    $60,440

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,310
    Electricians $58,150
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,430
    Construction Laborers $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in East South Dakota is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.49 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in East South Dakota is 24% 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.