Carpenters Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $50,880 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $82,510
Employed locally 370
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $43,620
    50th (median)
    $50,880
    75th
    $65,060
    90th
    $82,510

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 70% Median Carpenters salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $65,840
    St. Louis, MO-IL $65,090
    Modesto, CA $64,910

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $54,560
    Electricians $61,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,890
    Sheet Metal Workers $77,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Jefferson City, MO is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.00 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Jefferson City, MO is 14.2% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,620.