Carpenters Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $63,250 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.41
10th percentile $47,130
90th percentile $104,430
Employed locally 1,360
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,130
    25th
    $55,170
    50th (median)
    $63,250
    75th
    $79,570
    90th
    $104,430

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 71% Median Carpenters salary is 29% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,240
    Electricians $74,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,670
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Stockton, CA is $30.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.32 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Stockton, CA is 6.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,130 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,170.