Carpenters Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $66,560 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $49,550
90th percentile $114,410
Employed locally 660
National median $59,310

Compare Carpenters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Olympia, WA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Carpenters
in
Olympia, WA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,550
    25th
    $59,300
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $84,230
    90th
    $114,410

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 71% Median Carpenters salary is 29% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii $85,970
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Washington $73,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Electricians $85,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,580
    Roofers $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Olympia, WA is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.22 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Olympia, WA is 12.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $49,550 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,300.