How much does a carpenter make in Minnesota?
$64,930a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Minnesota. That is $31.22 an hour or $5,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.22
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,590Median: $64,930Highest 10%: $99,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $55,240 | $26.56 | |
| Median | $64,930 | $31.22 | |
| 75th | $84,410 | $40.58 | |
| 90th | $99,130 | $47.66 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,060 |
| Rochester, MN | $63,610 |
| Mankato, MN | $61,150 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,600 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,520 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,950 |
| Fargo, ND | $58,940 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $57,440 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $49,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 5. Washington | $74,190 |
| 6. Alaska | $73,860 |
| 7. New York | $72,330 |
| 8. Minnesota | $64,930 |
| 9. Connecticut | $64,060 |
| 10. New Jersey | $64,010 |
| 11. Maryland | $62,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $31.22 ($64,930 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $64,930 against $60,580 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for carpenter pay?
Minnesota ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays carpenters the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $74,060 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.