Carpenters Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $72,440 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.83
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $104,970
Employed locally 860
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $55,160
    50th (median)
    $72,440
    75th
    $80,490
    90th
    $104,970

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 78% Median Carpenters salary is 22% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $64,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in San Luis Obispo, CA is $34.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.71 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 22.1% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,160.