Carpenters Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $46,090 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $80,360
Employed locally 310
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $57,600
    90th
    $80,360

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,870
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,260
    Electricians $51,230
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest Missouri is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.46 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwest Missouri is 22.3% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.