Carpenters Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $60,930 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $77,940
Employed locally 550
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $63,650
    90th
    $77,940

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 86% Median Carpenters salary is 14% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Bloomington, IL $73,470
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,060
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $65,060
    Minnesota $64,650
    Battle Creek, MI $63,250

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,740
    Electricians $63,970
    Construction Laborers $48,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,020
    Sheet Metal Workers $89,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Kalamazoo, MI is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.75 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.