Carpenters Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $61,470 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.55
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $103,910
Employed locally 9,750
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $49,420
    50th (median)
    $61,470
    75th
    $81,370
    90th
    $103,910

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 83% Median Carpenters salary is 17% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740
    Reno, NV $63,160
    Carson City, NV $62,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,470
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $53,870
    Jacksonville, FL $48,110

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,980
    Electricians$64,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,380
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Las Vegas, NV is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.47 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Las Vegas, NV is 3.6% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,420.