Carpenters Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $62,490 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.04
10th percentile $46,910
90th percentile $93,750
Employed locally 2,400
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,910
    25th
    $51,750
    50th (median)
    $62,490
    75th
    $84,390
    90th
    $93,750

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$53,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,470
    Electricians$77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75,610
    Highway Maintenance Workers$60,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Madison, WI is $30.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.44 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Madison, WI is 5.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,910 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,750.