Carpenters Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,940 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $33,010
90th percentile $80,070
Employed locally 1,100
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,010
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $63,610
    90th
    $80,070

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,550
    Electricians $56,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,160
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northern Indiana is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northern Indiana 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,010 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.