Carpenters Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,130 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $93,430
Employed locally 330
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $73,920
    90th
    $93,430

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900
    Electricians $78,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northeast Minnesota is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.33 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northeast Minnesota is 1.4% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.