Carpenters Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $57,870 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $66,310
Employed locally 420
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $60,940
    90th
    $66,310

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 82% Median Carpenters salary is 18% 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
    Bozeman, MT $62,250
    Billings, MT $58,810
    Helena, MT $57,540
    Binghamton, NY $57,430
    Great Falls, MT $55,900
    Sumter, SC $48,170

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,800
    Electricians $73,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,030
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Missoula, MT is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.33 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Missoula, MT is 2.4% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.