Carpenters Salary in Michigan
Median Annual Salary
$61,410
$29.52/hr
Salary Range
$40,750 – $80,250
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
21,550
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.2%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$65,961
real purchasing power
3.5% above the national median ($59,310)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$40,750 (entry)$61,410 (median)$80,250 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+16.8%
$8,300 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $65,060 | 680 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $65,060 | 9,000 |
| Battle Creek | $63,250 | 160 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $63,000 | 1,220 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $60,930 | 550 |
| Flint | $60,590 | 500 |
| Traverse City | $59,330 | 540 |
| Midland | $59,310 | 260 |
| Saginaw | $59,290 | 480 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $59,170 | 3,240 |
| Monroe | $58,700 | 150 |
| Niles | $57,710 | 210 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $56,580 | 190 |
| Jackson | $56,160 | 160 |
| Bay City | $48,790 | 90 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.