Carpenters Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $61,250 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $73,990
Employed locally 1,550
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $61,250
    75th
    $65,800
    90th
    $73,990

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,350
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,170
    Electricians $73,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,350
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,910
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northwest Minnesota is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.32 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northwest Minnesota is 3.3% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.