Carpenters Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $47,300 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $33,230
90th percentile $70,280
Employed locally 260
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,230
    25th
    $41,050
    50th (median)
    $47,300
    75th
    $58,570
    90th
    $70,280

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers$54,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54,310
    Electricians$58,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest Iowa is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.87 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwest Iowa is 20.2% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,230 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,050.