Carpenters Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $49,160 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $71,830
Employed locally 430
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $39,530
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $60,490
    90th
    $71,830

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 68% Median Carpenters salary is 32% 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
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $66,560
    District of Columbia $66,100

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,150
    Electricians $62,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,220
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.49 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 17.1% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,530.