Carpenters Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,590 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $85,970
Employed locally 700
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $62,900
    90th
    $85,970

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,340
    Electricians$66,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers$60,900
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest Minnesota is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwest Minnesota is 18.1% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.