Carpenters Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $50,240 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $65,970
Employed locally 150
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $50,240
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $65,970

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 67% Median Carpenters salary is 33% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,910

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,320
    Electricians $60,470
    Roofers $44,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Santa Fe, NM is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.89 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.