Carpenters Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $60,470 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $44,700
90th percentile $84,960
Employed locally 400
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,700
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $60,470
    75th
    $81,770
    90th
    $84,960

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 83% Median Carpenters salary is 17% 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 Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $54,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $68,170
    Electricians $78,840
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Fond du Lac, WI is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.52 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Fond du Lac, WI is 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 Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $44,700 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.