Carpenters Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,300 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $71,070
Employed locally 580
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $43,810
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $71,070

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $52,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,790
    Electricians $67,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Western Wisconsin is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Western Wisconsin is 16.9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,810.