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How much does a carpenter make in Fargo?

$58,940a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $28.34 an hour or $4,912 a month.

Hourly
$28.34
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
160 of 390
Jobs in the area
880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,530Median: $58,940Highest 10%: $76,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,530$21.41
25th$48,560$23.35
Median$58,940$28.34
75th$64,590$31.05
90th$76,900$36.97

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Minot, ND$58,950
Grand Forks, ND$57,440
Bismarck, ND$54,670
Carpenter salary in North Dakota Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Fargo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$83,200
Sheet Metal Worker$80,290
Construction and Building Inspector$78,880
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,080
Electrician$76,950
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$66,400
Plumber$63,350
Brickmason and Blockmason$62,110
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,690
Roofer$61,610
Salaries for every job in Fargo, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Fargo?

The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $28.34 ($58,940 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Fargo than the national average?

No: $58,940 against $60,580 nationally, 3% less.

How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $57,890, so Fargo pays 2% more.

Where does Fargo rank for carpenter pay?

160 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Fargo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,900 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.