Carpenters Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $59,290 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $43,740
90th percentile $75,720
Employed locally 480
National median $59,310

Compare Carpenters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Saginaw, MI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Carpenters
in
Saginaw, MI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,740
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $59,290
    75th
    $69,080
    90th
    $75,720

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 102% Median Carpenters salary is 2% above 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
    Bloomington, IL $73,470
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,060
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $65,060
    Minnesota $64,650
    Battle Creek, MI $63,250

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,760
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $77,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,170
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Saginaw, MI is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.88 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Saginaw, MI is 0% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $43,740 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.