Carpenters Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $45,700 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $63,750
Employed locally 150
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $56,520
    90th
    $63,750

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,170
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$66,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,080
    Electricians$57,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northern New Mexico is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northern New Mexico is 22.9% 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 New Mexico?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.