Carpenters Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $71,800 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.52
10th percentile $41,850
90th percentile $109,930
Employed locally 140
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,850
    25th
    $54,040
    50th (median)
    $71,800
    75th
    $79,680
    90th
    $109,930

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 127% Median Carpenters salary is 27% above 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,060
    Electricians $75,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $78,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in El Centro, CA is $34.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.95 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in El Centro, CA is 21.1% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $41,850 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,040.