Carpenters Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $58,190 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.98
10th percentile $41,050
90th percentile $97,460
Employed locally 560
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,050
    25th
    $41,320
    50th (median)
    $58,190
    75th
    $74,480
    90th
    $97,460

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 84% Median Carpenters salary is 16% 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
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,620
    Electricians $71,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,690
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $46,600
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Visalia, CA is $27.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.77 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Visalia, CA is 1.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $41,050 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,320.