Carpenters Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $49,230 -17% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $72,110
Employed locally 440
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $59,900
    90th
    $72,110

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 65% Median Carpenters salary is 35% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $77,910
    Construction Laborers $51,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,730
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Wausau, WI is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.99 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Wausau, WI is 17% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.