Carpenters Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $59,430 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $91,760
Employed locally 400
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $48,600
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $81,430
    90th
    $91,760

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 82% Median Carpenters salary is 18% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$51,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,210
    Electricians$73,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$84,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Eau Claire, WI is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.57 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Eau Claire, WI is 0.2% above 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,600.