Carpenters Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $63,040 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $50,030
90th percentile $98,200
Employed locally 260
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,030
    25th
    $56,040
    50th (median)
    $63,040
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $98,200

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 86% Median Carpenters salary is 14% 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
    Hawaii $85,970
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Washington $73,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $106,680
    Electricians $83,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $91,600
    Roofers $57,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Longview, WA is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.46 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Longview, WA is 6.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $50,030 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,040.