Carpenters Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $81,210 +36.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.04
10th percentile $57,450
90th percentile $118,480
Employed locally 2,220
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,450
    25th
    $64,360
    50th (median)
    $81,210
    75th
    $100,830
    90th
    $118,480

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $63,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,390
    Electricians $79,700
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $82,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $98,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Santa Rosa, CA is $39.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.41 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 36.9% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $57,450 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,360.