Carpenters Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $60,370 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $45,430
90th percentile $87,170
Employed locally 330
National median $59,310

Compare Carpenters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Kenosha, WI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Carpenters
in
Kenosha, WI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,430
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $60,370
    75th
    $74,060
    90th
    $87,170

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 76% Median Carpenters salary is 24% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,140
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,360
    Electricians $74,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,440
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Kenosha, WI is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.84 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Kenosha, WI is 1.8% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,430 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.