How much does a Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

Carpenters Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,850 +0.9% vs national

Median hourly $28.77

10th percentile $36,460

90th percentile $76,940

Employed locally 1,010

National median $59,310

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$36,460

25th

$48,320

50th (median)

$59,850

75th

$64,690

90th

$76,940

Top-paying metros for Carpenters

Metro area	Median 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 Southwest Colorado

Occupation	Median salary
Construction Laborers	$47,570
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$75,470
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$56,060
Electricians	$60,130
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$60,540
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$58,930

Frequently asked questions

How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest Colorado is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.62 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

The median Carpenters salary in Southwest Colorado is 0.9% above 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 Southwest Colorado?

Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.