The median annual wage for Carpenters in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $59,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,200.
Pay spans roughly $40,430 at the 10th percentile to $75,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.82 per hour. An estimated 1,970 people work as carpenters in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $59,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.82 |
| 10th percentile | $40,430 |
| 90th percentile | $75,440 |
| Employment | 1,970 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.