Carpenters Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,500 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $39,140
90th percentile $80,340
Employed locally 1,050
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,140
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $57,500
    75th
    $64,420
    90th
    $80,340

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,910
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $68,560
    Electricians $63,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in South Central Wisconsin is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.43 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in South Central Wisconsin is 3.1% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,140 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.