Carpenters Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $55,120 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.50
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $69,830
Employed locally 240
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $55,120
    75th
    $61,020
    90th
    $69,830

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 82% Median Carpenters salary is 18% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,100
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,210

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $75,990
    Construction Laborers $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,580
    Roofers $50,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Lewiston, ME is $26.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.85 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Lewiston, ME is 7.1% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.