Carpenters Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $59,980 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $40,860
90th percentile $95,230
Employed locally 670
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,860
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $59,980
    75th
    $65,440
    90th
    $95,230

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 87% Median Carpenters salary is 13% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820
    Rockford, IL $74,670
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $72,520

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,680
    Electricians $84,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,190
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Eugene, OR is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.52 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Eugene, OR is 1.1% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $40,860 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.