Carpenters Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $60,370 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $49,420
90th percentile $75,220
Employed locally 1,870
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,420
    25th
    $52,460
    50th (median)
    $60,370
    75th
    $67,470
    90th
    $75,220

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 68% Median Carpenters salary is 32% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,100
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,210

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,540
    Construction Laborers$46,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Portland, ME is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.99 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Portland, ME is 1.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $49,420 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,460.