Carpenters Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $47,760 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $72,340
Employed locally 1,350
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $39,380
    50th (median)
    $47,760
    75th
    $60,670
    90th
    $72,340

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 63% Median Carpenters salary is 37% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Connecticut $63,510
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $63,330
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $61,660
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $61,500

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,220
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $54,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,580
    Electricians $55,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in St. George, UT is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.23 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in St. George, UT is 19.5% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,380.