Carpenters Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $63,030 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $43,900
90th percentile $96,060
Employed locally 330
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,900
    25th
    $51,960
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $79,100
    90th
    $96,060

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 88% Median Carpenters salary is 12% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,630
    Electricians $71,820
    Roofers $61,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Redding, CA is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.23 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Redding, CA is 6.3% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $43,900 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,960.