Carpenters Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,580 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $71,660
Employed locally 730
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $44,830
    50th (median)
    $47,580
    75th
    $60,090
    90th
    $71,660

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,080
    Electricians$63,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southeast Iowa is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.48 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southeast Iowa is 19.8% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,830.