Carpenters Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $45,980 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $62,180
Employed locally 690
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $38,320
    50th (median)
    $45,980
    75th
    $57,700
    90th
    $62,180

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,020
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,180
    Electricians $50,040
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in South Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in South Nebraska is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.73 or more per hour.

    Is South Nebraska above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in South Nebraska is 22.5% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,320.