Carpenters Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $60,600 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $40,730
90th percentile $77,800
Employed locally 170
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,730
    25th
    $47,780
    50th (median)
    $60,600
    75th
    $65,640
    90th
    $77,800

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,510
    Illinois $76,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Salinas, CA $74,270
    Bloomington, IL $73,470

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,660
    Electricians$63,110
    Highway Maintenance Workers$47,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Michigan City, IN is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.22 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Michigan City, IN is 2.2% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $40,730 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,780.