Carpenters Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $81,370 +37.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.12
10th percentile $46,840
90th percentile $94,110
Employed locally 400
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,840
    25th
    $56,490
    50th (median)
    $81,370
    75th
    $81,410
    90th
    $94,110

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 109% Median Carpenters salary is 9% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810
    Madison, WI $62,490

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$97,980
    Construction Laborers$53,870
    Electricians$81,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$71,710
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Janesville, WI is $39.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.52 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Janesville, WI is 37.2% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,840 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,490.