Carpenters Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $48,240 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 280
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $43,740
    50th (median)
    $48,240
    75th
    $60,270
    90th
    $76,770

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 75% Median Carpenters salary is 25% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,800
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $65,050
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,650
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,620
    Midland, MI $59,310
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $59,170

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,910
    Electricians $57,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,020
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Pocatello, ID is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.94 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Pocatello, ID is 18.7% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,740.