Carpenters Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $60,130 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $45,190
90th percentile $109,080
Employed locally 2,180
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,190
    25th
    $47,950
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $82,910
    90th
    $109,080

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 84% Median Carpenters salary is 16% 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
    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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Electricians $68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,990
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Fresno, CA is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.43 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Fresno, CA is 1.4% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,190 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,950.