Carpenters Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $45,850 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $35,400
90th percentile $66,470
Employed locally 350
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,400
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $58,640
    90th
    $66,470

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 76% Median Carpenters salary is 24% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,930
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,030
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $51,600
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,790
    Tucson, AZ $47,720
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $44,410

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,800
    Electricians $56,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Yuma, AZ is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.93 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Yuma, AZ is 22.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,400 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.