How much does a carpenter make in Michigan?
$61,680a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Michigan. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.65
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,550Median: $61,680Highest 10%: $81,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| 25th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $61,680 | $29.65 | |
| 75th | $72,990 | $35.09 | |
| 90th | $81,860 | $39.36 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $65,810 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $65,170 |
| Lansing, MI | $64,270 |
| Midland, MI | $63,380 |
| Saginaw, MI | $62,240 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $62,140 |
| South Bend, IN | $61,690 |
| Flint, MI | $61,360 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $61,060 |
| Monroe, MI | $59,750 |
| Traverse City, MI | $59,230 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $59,000 |
| Jackson, MI | $56,160 |
| Bay City, MI | $55,520 |
| Niles, MI | $54,620 |
| Muskegon, MI | $48,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 16. Nevada | $62,380 |
| 17. Maine | $62,160 |
| 18. District of Columbia | $61,710 |
| 19. Michigan | $61,680 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $61,660 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $61,200 |
| 22. Missouri | $60,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $29.65 ($61,680 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $61,680 against $60,580 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Michigan rank for carpenter pay?
Michigan ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays carpenters the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $65,810 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.