Carpenters Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $55,210 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.54
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $77,560
Employed locally 1,100
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $55,210
    75th
    $61,980
    90th
    $77,560

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,910
    Electricians$60,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northern Michigan is $26.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northern Michigan is 6.9% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.