Carpenters Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $65,180 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.34
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $119,760
Employed locally 420
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $54,860
    50th (median)
    $65,180
    75th
    $101,090
    90th
    $119,760

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 96% Median Carpenters salary is 4% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,860
    Electricians $80,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Yakima, WA is $31.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.09 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Yakima, WA is 9.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,860.