Carpenters pay in Elkhart-Goshen

In Elkhart-Goshen (IN), the median pay for carpenters is $31.50 an hour ($65,520 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.

$31.50Median hourly pay

$49,520–$90,720Middle half of workers, yearly

1,170People in this job in Elkhart-Goshen (IN)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($60,580). It is 4% higher than the Indiana median ($62,870).

Pay range for carpenters in Elkhart-Goshen (IN)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.54	$44,800
25% of workers	$23.81	$49,520
Half of workers (median)	$31.50	$65,520
75% of workers	$43.61	$90,720
90% of workers	$48.51	$100,890

Carpenters pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Michigan City-La Porte	$91,970	260
Columbus	$67,780	190
Elkhart-Goshen (this page)	$65,520	1,170
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood	$65,070	4,960
Evansville	$64,690	790
Lafayette-West Lafayette	$63,050	300
South Bend-Mishawaka	$61,690	500
Bloomington	$61,360	270
Kokomo	$61,000	120
Terre Haute	$60,560	280
Fort Wayne	$60,400	1,240
Muncie	$59,890	160

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for carpenters

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Elkhart-Goshen (IN)

Job	Median yearly pay
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$46,240

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.