Carpenters Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $63,160 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.37
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $96,300
Employed locally 2,920
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $53,800
    50th (median)
    $63,160
    75th
    $77,530
    90th
    $96,300

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740
    Carson City, NV $62,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,470
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,470
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $53,870
    Jacksonville, FL $48,110

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Reno, NV is $30.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.59 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Reno, NV is 6.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,800.