Carpenters Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $60,730 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $85,480
Employed locally 1,950
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $56,690
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $74,100
    90th
    $85,480

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 83% Median Carpenters salary is 17% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii $85,970
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Washington $73,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $89,130
    Electricians $79,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,150
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,370
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Spokane, WA is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.18 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Spokane, WA is 2.4% above 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,690.