Carpenter Salary in St. Louis
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.
Mid-America Carpenters and Missouri prevailing wage anchor the St. Louis carpenter market.
St. Louis carpentry work is served by the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, representing over 58,000 members across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding states. Missouri prevailing wage law applies to public construction, and healthcare, industrial, and commercial facility work sustain consistent demand. The St. Louis training center at Valcour Avenue is the regional hub.
- →Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council — 58,000+ members across five states
- →Missouri Prevailing Wage Law on public construction
- →Healthcare and industrial facilities sustain consistent demand
UBC Local 1 journeyman carpenter Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the UBC Local 1 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 | Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Training Center — St. Louis |
| Address | 8300 Valcour Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63123 |
| Phone | (314) 228-7205 |
| Minimum Score | No minimum |
| Application Window | Contact training center at (314) 228-7205 or visit mactc.org. |
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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 | $70,990 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $71,600 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $34.13 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $34.42 |
| Total Employed | 7,210 |
| 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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