Carpenters Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $50,220 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $95,670
Employed locally 2,100
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $37,290
    50th (median)
    $50,220
    75th
    $63,900
    90th
    $95,670

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 66% Median Carpenters salary is 34% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820
    Rockford, IL $74,670
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $72,520

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,660
    Electricians $82,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,960
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Salem, OR is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.77 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Salem, OR is 15.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,290.