Carpenters Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,690 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.78
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $74,770
Employed locally 770
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $55,690
    75th
    $63,320
    90th
    $74,770

    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

    Related occupations in Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,950
    Electricians $62,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,750
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,370
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $53,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Mid Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Mid Michigan is $26.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

    Is Mid Michigan above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Mid Michigan is 6.1% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.