Carpenters Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $48,100 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $76,180
Employed locally 1,350
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $41,870
    50th (median)
    $48,100
    75th
    $57,140
    90th
    $76,180

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,730
    Kokomo, IN $59,400
    Lawton, OK $49,060
    Oklahoma City, OK $48,760
    Oklahoma $47,740
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,150

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,210
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Tulsa, OK is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Tulsa, OK is 18.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,870.