Carpenters Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $60,630 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $92,090
Employed locally 400
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $74,530
    90th
    $92,090

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 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
    Hawaii $85,970
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Washington $73,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    Electricians $102,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,050
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Wenatchee, WA is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.34 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Wenatchee, WA is 2.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.