The median annual wage for Carpenters in Ames, IA is $57,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,430.
Pay spans roughly $39,850 at the 10th percentile to $72,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.49 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as carpenters in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $57,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.49 |
| 10th percentile | $39,850 |
| 90th percentile | $72,730 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.