Carpenters Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $59,420 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $41,050
90th percentile $92,920
Employed locally 310
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,050
    25th
    $48,460
    50th (median)
    $59,420
    75th
    $74,880
    90th
    $92,920

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 99% Median Carpenters salary is 1% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,980
    Construction Laborers $50,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,280
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Lafayette, IN is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.13 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $41,050 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,460.