Carpenters pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for carpenters is $27.75 an hour ($57,710 a year). About 5,770 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). Iowa ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.77 | $39,040 |
| 25% of workers | $22.91 | $47,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.75 | $57,710 |
| 75% of workers | $31.69 | $65,910 |
| 90% of workers | $36.80 | $76,540 |
Carpenters pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $61,360 | 1,810 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $60,440 | 670 |
| Dubuque | $60,090 | 260 |
| Cedar Rapids | $58,920 | 530 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $55,840 | 260 |
| Ames | $55,640 | 210 |
| Sioux City | $51,100 | 350 |
| Iowa City | $49,680 | 360 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $48,490 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $66,460 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $47,110 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $51,360 |
| Electricians | $60,860 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,890 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,330 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $58,220 |
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