Carpenters Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $47,530 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $63,220
Employed locally 1,640
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $43,040
    50th (median)
    $47,530
    75th
    $58,340
    90th
    $63,220

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 58% Median Carpenters salary is 42% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $49,160
    Rapid City, SD $47,230
    Gadsden, AL $40,820

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,290
    Construction Laborers $44,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.47 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 19.9% 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 Falls?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,040.