Carpenters Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $47,470 -20% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $71,060
Employed locally 480
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $42,320
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $57,720
    90th
    $71,060

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,400
    Electricians $57,850
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,960
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northeast Nebraska is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.04 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northeast Nebraska is 20% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,320.