Carpenters Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $60,390 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $44,320
90th percentile $76,300
Employed locally 210
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,320
    25th
    $49,470
    50th (median)
    $60,390
    75th
    $68,860
    90th
    $76,300

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 76% Median Carpenters salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $69,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,870

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,710
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $59,400
    Construction Laborers $48,810
    Electricians $61,230
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $50,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Minot?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Minot, ND is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

    Is Minot above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Minot, ND is 1.8% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $44,320 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,470.