Carpenters pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for carpenters is $29.25 an hour ($60,840 a year). About 14,410 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,580). Missouri ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.60 | $38,700 |
| 25% of workers | $22.85 | $47,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.25 | $60,840 |
| 75% of workers | $38.74 | $80,570 |
| 90% of workers | $46.30 | $96,310 |
Carpenters pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $70,990 | 7,210 |
| Cape Girardeau | $63,740 | 180 |
| Kansas City | $61,810 | 4,540 |
| St. Joseph | $60,150 | 220 |
| Jefferson City | $57,030 | 430 |
| Columbia | $56,160 | 510 |
| Springfield | $52,000 | 920 |
| Joplin | $48,540 | 300 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $56,730 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $63,560 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $72,370 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $45,980 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $77,410 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $62,580 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $53,610 |
| Electricians | $65,410 |
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