Carpenters Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $57,560 -3% vs national
Median hourly $27.68
10th percentile $38,740
90th percentile $75,810
Employed locally 460
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,740
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $57,560
    75th
    $64,480
    90th
    $75,810

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,720
    Electricians $78,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,500
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southeast Minnesota is $27.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southeast Minnesota is 3% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,740 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.