Carpenters Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $63,040 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $99,710
Employed locally 990
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $51,080
    50th (median)
    $63,040
    75th
    $78,260
    90th
    $99,710

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,490
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790
    Electricians $75,780
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $64,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Santa Maria, CA is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.79 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Santa Maria, CA is 6.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,080.