Carpenters Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $80,560 +35.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.73
10th percentile $51,920
90th percentile $134,810
Employed locally 840
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,920
    25th
    $61,980
    50th (median)
    $80,560
    75th
    $115,210
    90th
    $134,810

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 81% Median Carpenters salary is 19% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,600
    Roofers $61,610
    Electricians $79,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $91,590
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Vallejo, CA is $38.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.97 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Vallejo, CA is 35.8% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $51,920 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,980.