How much does a carpenter make in Milwaukee?
$63,910a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,230Median: $63,910Highest 10%: $94,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 25th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| Median | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $82,360 | $39.60 | |
| 90th | $94,180 | $45.28 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| Oshkosh, WI | $84,430 |
| Janesville, WI | $75,390 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,060 |
| Madison, WI | $63,480 |
| 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 |
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How much does a carpenter make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $30.73 ($63,910 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $63,910 against $60,580 nationally, 5% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,660, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for carpenter pay?
69 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,180 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.