The median annual wage for Carpenters in Iowa is $54,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,560.
Pay spans roughly $37,820 at the 10th percentile to $74,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.00 per hour. An estimated 6,650 people work as carpenters in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $54,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.00 |
| 10th percentile | $37,820 |
| 90th percentile | $74,400 |
| Employment | 6,650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.