Carpenter Salary in East South Dakota (Non-Metro)
Non-metro area wage data for carpenters from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
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Area Wage Data
All carpenters, union and non-union, all experience levels
Median Annual
$47,280
-$13,300 vs. national
Median Hourly
$22.73
vs. South Dakota
-$488
vs. state average
Total Employed
1,180
In this area
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What to expect →Full Wage Breakdown
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 | $47,280 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $50,690 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $22.73 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $24.37 |
| Total Employed | 1,180 |
| Area Type | Non-Metro Region |
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2031). How we build these figures →