Carpenters Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $57,590 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $85,390
Employed locally 240
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $57,590
    75th
    $65,640
    90th
    $85,390

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 76% Median Carpenters salary is 24% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $70,910
    Electricians $81,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,850
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Racine?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Racine, WI is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.79 or more per hour.

    Is Racine above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Racine, WI is 2.9% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.