Carpenters Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,920 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $32,290
90th percentile $70,650
Employed locally 630
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,290
    25th
    $42,780
    50th (median)
    $47,920
    75th
    $58,030
    90th
    $70,650

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,560
    Electricians$60,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,330
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northwest Iowa is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.68 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northwest Iowa is 19.2% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,290 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,780.