verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Carpenter Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$57,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.75/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
5,770
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,757 #11 of 51

Carpenter pay in Iowa, explained

Carpenters in Iowa earn a median of $57,710 per year ($27.75 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $39,040, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $76,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $57,710 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $57,710 is worth about $65,757 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #11 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,040
$18.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,710
$27.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,540
$36.80/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $57,710 $65,757
Illinois $79,000 $79,033 −$21,290
Minnesota $64,930 $65,838 −$7,220
Wisconsin $61,660 $65,530 −$3,950
Missouri $60,840 $66,992 −$3,130
Nebraska $50,320 $55,847 +$7,390
South Dakota $48,140 $54,343 +$9,570

Carpenter in Iowa: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Iowa?

Carpenters in Iowa earn a median of $57,710 per year ($27.75 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Iowa pay carpenters well?

At $57,710, Iowa pays 5% below the national median for carpenters. An estimated 5,770 work in the state.

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