Carpenters Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $59,400 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $76,110
Employed locally 100
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $49,130
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $75,450
    90th
    $76,110

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 95% Median Carpenters salary is 5% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,510
    Illinois $76,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Salinas, CA $74,270
    Bloomington, IL $73,470

    Related occupations in Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $89,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $89,180
    Construction Laborers $46,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Kokomo?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Kokomo, IN is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

    Is Kokomo above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Kokomo, IN is 0.2% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,130.