Carpenters Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $47,080 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $32,560
90th percentile $90,100
Employed locally 690
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,560
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $66,280
    90th
    $90,100

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,170
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Electricians $60,370
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $58,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southeast Missouri is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.77 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southeast Missouri is 20.6% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,560 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.