Carpenters Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $55,250 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.56
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $83,870
Employed locally 290
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $55,250
    75th
    $71,120
    90th
    $83,870

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 100% Median Carpenters salary is 0% above 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,510
    Illinois $76,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Salinas, CA $74,270
    Bloomington, IL $73,470

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $77,730
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Terre Haute, IN is $26.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Terre Haute, IN is 6.8% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.