Carpenters Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $57,040 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $72,660
Employed locally 720
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $57,040
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $72,660

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 62% Median Carpenters salary is 38% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $72,520
    District of Columbia $66,100
    Chico, CA $66,100

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,700
    Construction Laborers $46,350
    Electricians $59,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,910
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,030
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Fort Collins, CO is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Fort Collins, CO is 3.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.