Carpenters Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $64,120 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $42,660
90th percentile $91,760
Employed locally 440
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,660
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $64,120
    75th
    $82,260
    90th
    $91,760

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Mankato, MN $61,660
    St. Cloud, MN $61,580
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,360
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,220
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $58,830

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,330
    Electricians $81,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,830
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Rochester, MN is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.06 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Rochester, MN is 8.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $42,660 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.