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How much does a carpenter make in Michigan City?

$91,970a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area. That is $44.22 an hour or $7,664 a month.

Hourly
$44.22
Vs. national median
+52%
Rank among cities
3 of 390
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,910Median: $91,970Highest 10%: $91,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,910$24.00
25th$68,990$33.17
Median$91,970$44.22
75th$91,970$44.22
90th$91,980$44.22

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

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
Carpenter salary in Indiana Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Michigan City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$98,120
Sheet Metal Worker$93,350
Plumber$82,200
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$79,130
Electrician$65,270
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$63,830
Construction Laborer$58,240
Highway Maintenance Worker$48,780
Salaries for every job in Michigan City, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Michigan City?

The median hourly pay in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area is $44.22 ($91,970 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Michigan City than the national average?

Yes: $91,970 against $60,580 nationally, 52% more.

How does Michigan City compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $62,870, so Michigan City pays 46% more.

Where does Michigan City rank for carpenter pay?

3 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Michigan City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,980 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.