Carpenters Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $58,470 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.11
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $83,200
Employed locally 300
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $50,320
    50th (median)
    $58,470
    75th
    $63,450
    90th
    $83,200

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,980
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,090
    Electricians $63,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $61,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest Montana is $28.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwest Montana is 1.4% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,320.