Carpenters Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $53,590 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.77
10th percentile $35,010
90th percentile $85,930
Employed locally 980
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,010
    25th
    $44,230
    50th (median)
    $53,590
    75th
    $65,490
    90th
    $85,930

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 87% Median Carpenters salary is 13% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $65,840
    St. Louis, MO-IL $65,090
    Modesto, CA $64,910

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,480
    Electricians$57,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,070
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,000
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Springfield, MO is $25.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.89 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Springfield, MO is 9.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,010 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,230.