Carpenters Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $50,780 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $71,010
Employed locally 3,630
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $50,780
    75th
    $63,240
    90th
    $71,010

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 61% Median Carpenters salary is 39% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,800
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,900
    Electricians $61,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Omaha, NE-IA is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 14.4% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.