Carpenters Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $49,670 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $35,330
90th percentile $72,420
Employed locally 420
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,330
    25th
    $45,010
    50th (median)
    $49,670
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $72,420

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $66,560
    District of Columbia $66,100

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,570
    Electricians $62,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,120
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Iowa City, IA is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.56 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Iowa City, IA is 16.3% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,330 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,010.