Carpenters Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $47,720 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $71,530
Employed locally 1,570
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $60,610
    90th
    $71,530

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 70% Median Carpenters salary is 30% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,930
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,030
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,600
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,790
    Yuma, AZ $45,850
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $44,410

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Tucson, AZ is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.76 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.