Carpenters Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $82,760 +39.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.79
10th percentile $48,450
90th percentile $95,050
Employed locally 830
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,450
    25th
    $59,060
    50th (median)
    $82,760
    75th
    $84,120
    90th
    $95,050

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 114% Median Carpenters salary is 14% above 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810
    Madison, WI $62,490

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,260
    Construction Laborers $54,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Oshkosh, WI is $39.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.21 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Oshkosh, WI is 39.5% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $48,450 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,060.