Carpenters Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $74,270 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.71
10th percentile $46,150
90th percentile $103,560
Employed locally 1,210
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,150
    25th
    $60,400
    50th (median)
    $74,270
    75th
    $82,240
    90th
    $103,560

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 79% Median Carpenters salary is 21% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$57,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56,820
    Electricians$77,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Salinas, CA is $35.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.30 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Salinas, CA is 25.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,150 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,400.