Carpenters Salary in West Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,030 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.94
10th percentile $41,050
90th percentile $68,410
Employed locally 970
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,050
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $56,030
    75th
    $60,840
    90th
    $68,410

    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

    Related occupations in West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,710
    Construction Laborers$47,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,050
    Electricians$61,580
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in West Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in West Montana is $26.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

    Is West Montana above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in West Montana is 5.5% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $41,050 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.