Carpenters Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,800 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.10
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $59,660
Employed locally 340
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $41,800
    75th
    $50,490
    90th
    $59,660

    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

    Related occupations in Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,220
    Electricians $48,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Upper East Mississippi is $20.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.53 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Upper East Mississippi is 29.5% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.