Carpenters Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $64,140 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.84
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $100,420
Employed locally 460
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $50,170
    50th (median)
    $64,140
    75th
    $80,370
    90th
    $100,420

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 99% Median Carpenters salary is 1% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$55,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,590
    Electricians$64,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$72,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Merced, CA is $30.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.32 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Merced, CA is 8.1% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,170.