Carpenters Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $58,830 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $79,090
Employed locally 970
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $58,830
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $79,090

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 59% Median Carpenters salary is 41% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,800
    Manhattan, KS $48,640

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $62,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,390
    Construction Laborers $46,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Manchester, NH is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.34 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Manchester, NH is 0.8% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.