Carpenters Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,400 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.75
10th percentile $37,190
90th percentile $71,630
Employed locally 380
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,190
    25th
    $44,620
    50th (median)
    $49,400
    75th
    $60,330
    90th
    $71,630

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers $55,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,940
    Electricians $60,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northeast Iowa is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.88 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northeast Iowa is 16.7% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,190 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,620.