Carpenters Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $61,660 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $42,230
90th percentile $82,350
Employed locally 210
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,230
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $61,660
    75th
    $76,190
    90th
    $82,350

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Rochester, MN $64,120
    St. Cloud, MN $61,580
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,360
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,220
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $58,830

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,430
    Electricians $82,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,800
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Mankato, MN is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Mankato, MN is 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $42,230 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.