Carpenters Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,840 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.89
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $72,090
Employed locally 220
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $53,840
    75th
    $62,190
    90th
    $72,090

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,890
    Construction Laborers $44,890
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,620
    Electricians $62,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $25.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.80 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 9.2% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.