Carpenters Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $72,520 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.87
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $113,610
Employed locally 110
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $60,070
    50th (median)
    $72,520
    75th
    $79,770
    90th
    $113,610

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 105% Median Carpenters salary is 5% above 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $68,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,700
    Construction Laborers $58,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,810
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Hanford, CA is $34.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.05 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Hanford, CA is 22.3% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,070.