Carpenters Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $57,620 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $45,530
90th percentile $78,290
Employed locally 1,430
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,530
    25th
    $47,950
    50th (median)
    $57,620
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $78,290

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,770
    Electricians $67,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,300
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest Maine is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwest Maine is 2.8% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,530 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,950.