Carpenters Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $45,930 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $30,390
90th percentile $52,760
Employed locally 100
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,390
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $52,760

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 73% Median Carpenters salary is 27% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,250
    Electricians $45,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,390
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $36,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Laredo, TX is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.52 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Laredo, TX is 22.6% below 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $30,390 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.