Carpenter Salary in Minneapolis
Metro area wage data for carpenters from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
Wage figures reflect all carpenters across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the area median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it.
The Carpenters Training Institute and Minnesota prevailing wage define the Twin Cities carpenter market.
The Twin Cities carpenter market is served by the Carpenters Training Institute (CTI), with the main Twin Cities campus in Saint Paul. Minnesota's prevailing wage law applies to public construction, and the metro's mix of healthcare, commercial, and industrial construction sustains consistent demand. Applications are accepted year-round — applicants must first obtain a letter of intent to hire from a signatory contractor.
- →Carpenters Training Institute (CTI) — Twin Cities Campus in Saint Paul
- →Minnesota Prevailing Wage Law on public construction
- →Healthcare and commercial construction sustaining above-average demand
UBC Local 322 journeyman carpenter Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the UBC Local 322 journeyman carpenter journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all carpenters across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | Carpenters Training Institute — Twin Cities Campus |
| Address | 740 Olive Street, Saint Paul, MN 55130 |
| Phone | (651) 646-7337 |
| Minimum Score | No minimum |
| Application Window | Year-round — must obtain a letter of intent to hire from a signatory contractor first. Contact CTI at (651) 646-7337. |
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What to expect →All carpenters — union and non-union, all experience levels
All carpenters — union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $74,060 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $74,570 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $35.61 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $35.85 |
| Total Employed | 10,200 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates sourced directly from local collective bargaining agreements across the country's major construction markets. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2031 (Carpenters) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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