Carpenters Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,970 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $70,910
Employed locally 410
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $58,780
    90th
    $70,910

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390
    Electricians $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Eastern New Mexico is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.99 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Eastern New Mexico is 17.4% 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 New Mexico?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.