Carpenters Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $73,690 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.43
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $118,110
Employed locally 9,690
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $56,660
    50th (median)
    $73,690
    75th
    $94,230
    90th
    $118,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $69,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in San Diego, CA is $35.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.53 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in San Diego, CA is 24.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,660.