Carpenters Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $55,900 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $43,980
90th percentile $69,420
Employed locally 320
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,980
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $55,900
    75th
    $62,210
    90th
    $69,420

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 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
    Bozeman, MT $62,250
    Billings, MT $58,810
    Missoula, MT $57,870
    Helena, MT $57,540
    Binghamton, NY $57,430
    Sumter, SC $48,170

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,910
    Electricians $74,580
    Sheet Metal Workers $61,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Great Falls, MT is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.86 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Great Falls, MT is 5.7% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $43,980 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.