Carpenters Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $56,120 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $72,330
Employed locally 710
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $56,120
    75th
    $62,480
    90th
    $72,330

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,660
    Electricians $61,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southern Michigan is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.07 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southern Michigan is 5.4% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.