Carpenters Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $47,020 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $66,750
Employed locally 170
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $43,130
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $59,960
    90th
    $66,750

    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 Northwest Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $43,920
    Construction Laborers $43,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,350
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,340
    Electricians $54,450
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northwest Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northwest Nebraska is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.99 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Nebraska above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northwest Nebraska is 20.7% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,130.