Carpenters Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $53,130 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.55
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $79,500
Employed locally 310
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $53,130
    75th
    $63,350
    90th
    $79,500

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 77% Median Carpenters salary is 23% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Peoria, IL $77,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $66,560
    District of Columbia $66,100

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $84,130
    Electricians $64,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,420
    Highway Maintenance Workers $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Waterloo, IA is $25.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Waterloo, IA is 10.4% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.