Carpenters Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,920 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 840
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $51,920
    75th
    $63,850
    90th
    $74,990

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,250
    Electricians $66,560
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southern Indiana is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.45 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southern Indiana is 12.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.