How much does a carpenter make in Indiana?
$62,870a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Indiana. That is $30.23 an hour or $5,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.23
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,510Median: $62,870Highest 10%: $90,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| Median | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| 75th | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| 90th | $90,700 | $43.61 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Michigan City, IN | $91,970 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,440 |
| Columbus, IN | $67,780 |
| Elkhart, IN | $65,520 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $65,070 |
| Evansville, IN | $64,690 |
| Lafayette, IN | $63,050 |
| South Bend, IN | $61,690 |
| Bloomington, IN | $61,360 |
| Kokomo, IN | $61,000 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $60,560 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $60,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,110 |
| Muncie, IN | $59,890 |
| Louisville, KY | $56,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 9. Connecticut | $64,060 |
| 10. New Jersey | $64,010 |
| 11. Maryland | $62,960 |
| 12. Indiana | $62,870 |
| 13. Oregon | $62,870 |
| 14. Colorado | $62,830 |
| 15. Vermont | $62,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $30.23 ($62,870 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $62,870 against $60,580 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Indiana rank for carpenter pay?
Indiana ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays carpenters the most?
Michigan City-La Porte, IN, with a median of $91,970 a year.
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.