How much does a carpenter make in Wisconsin?
$61,660a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Wisconsin. That is $29.64 an hour or $5,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.64
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,110Median: $61,660Highest 10%: $93,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,110 | $21.69 | |
| 25th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| Median | $61,660 | $29.64 | |
| 75th | $79,310 | $38.13 | |
| 90th | $93,040 | $44.73 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oshkosh, WI | $84,430 |
| Janesville, WI | $75,390 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,060 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,910 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 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 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $60,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $29.64 ($61,660 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $61,660 against $60,580 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for carpenter pay?
Wisconsin ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays carpenters the most?
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, with a median of $84,430 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.