Carpenters Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $48,950 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $30,440
90th percentile $72,420
Employed locally 180
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,440
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $48,950
    75th
    $71,250
    90th
    $72,420

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,310
    Electricians $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,840
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Muncie?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Muncie, IN is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

    Is Muncie above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Muncie, IN is 17.5% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $30,440 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.