Carpenters Salary in Missouri

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri

Carpenters in Missouri earn a median salary of $53,793 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.3% vs the national median of $59,310. An estimated 18,750 carpenters are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $46,090 to $65,090 depending on location.

$53,793 Avg median salary in Missouri
$65,090 Highest paying metro
$46,090 Lowest paying metro
18,750 Employed in Missouri

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      Carpenters salaries by city in Missouri

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      St. Louis, MO-IL $65,090 $51,020 $92,810 9,500
      Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $62,100 $48,150 $84,490 210
      Kansas City, MO-KS $61,040 $49,320 $78,770 4,630
      St. Joseph, MO-KS $56,050 $44,640 $81,830 240
      Columbia, MO $53,890 $43,010 $66,560 490
      Joplin, MO-KS $53,710 $43,050 $73,380 370
      Springfield, MO $53,590 $44,230 $65,490 980
      Jefferson City, MO $50,880 $43,620 $65,060 370
      North Missouri $48,300 $42,570 $63,460 370
      Central Missouri $47,690 $39,820 $58,450 590
      Southeast Missouri $47,080 $37,400 $66,280 690
      Southwest Missouri $46,090 $37,610 $57,600 310

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