Carpenters Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $57,710 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $84,370
Employed locally 210
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $44,270
    50th (median)
    $57,710
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $84,370

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 91% Median Carpenters salary is 9% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Bloomington, IL $73,470
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,060
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $65,060
    Minnesota $64,650
    Battle Creek, MI $63,250

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,960
    Electricians $71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Niles, MI is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.12 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Niles, MI is 2.7% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,270.