How much does a carpenter make in Madison?
$63,480a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.52 an hour or $5,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.52
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 2,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,670Median: $63,480Highest 10%: $92,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $53,480 | $25.71 | |
| Median | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| 75th | $82,540 | $39.68 | |
| 90th | $92,430 | $44.44 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| Oshkosh, WI | $84,430 |
| Janesville, WI | $75,390 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,060 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,910 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,760 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $62,550 |
| Appleton, WI | $62,490 |
| Racine, WI | $60,920 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,520 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,320 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,120 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $59,090 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,950 |
| Wausau, WI | $49,990 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.52 ($63,480 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $63,480 against $60,580 nationally, 5% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,660, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for carpenter pay?
76 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,430 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.