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How much does a carpenter make in Lincoln?

$49,910a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,159 a month.

Hourly
$24.00
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
262 of 390
Jobs in the area
1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,150Median: $49,910Highest 10%: $69,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,150$18.82
25th$45,130$21.70
Median$49,910$24.00
75th$59,850$28.77
90th$69,400$33.37

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Omaha, NE$52,800
Sioux City, IA$51,100
Grand Island, NE$48,350
Carpenter salary in Nebraska Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,270
Construction and Building Inspector$61,960
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,810
Electrician$60,680
Plumber$60,670
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$57,900
Brickmason and Blockmason$55,850
Paving$52,790
Sheet Metal Worker$52,740
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$49,970
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Lincoln?

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $24.00 ($49,910 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Lincoln than the national average?

No: $49,910 against $60,580 nationally, 18% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $50,320, so Lincoln pays 1% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for carpenter pay?

262 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Lincoln?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,400 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.