Carpenters Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $63,000 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $78,550
Employed locally 1,220
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $49,170
    50th (median)
    $63,000
    75th
    $66,100
    90th
    $78,550

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 89% Median Carpenters salary is 11% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,090
    Electricians $77,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,630
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Lansing, MI is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.58 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Lansing, MI is 6.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,170.