Carpenters Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $48,180 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $68,410
Employed locally 330
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $58,700
    90th
    $68,410

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 67% Median Carpenters salary is 33% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,010
    Construction Laborers $40,710
    Electricians $57,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,070
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $51,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Grand Junction, CO is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.51 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Grand Junction, CO is 18.8% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.