How much does a carpenter make in Iowa?
$57,710a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Iowa. That is $27.75 an hour or $4,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.75
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,040Median: $57,710Highest 10%: $76,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $57,710 | $27.75 | |
| 75th | $65,910 | $31.69 | |
| 90th | $76,540 | $36.80 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $61,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,440 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,090 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,920 |
| Waterloo, IA | $55,840 |
| Ames, IA | $55,640 |
| Omaha, NE | $52,800 |
| Sioux City, IA | $51,100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 28. Montana | $58,820 |
| 29. Arizona | $58,580 |
| 30. North Dakota | $57,890 |
| 31. Iowa | $57,710 |
| 32. Kansas | $56,960 |
| 33. Wyoming | $56,850 |
| 34. Virginia | $55,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.75 ($57,710 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $57,710 against $60,580 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for carpenter pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays carpenters the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $61,360 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.