Carpenters Salary in North Dakota
Carpenters in North Dakota have a median of $57,890 a year, below the national $60,580 (−4%); the state ranks 30th of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 10% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Montana pay more (up to $64,930 in Minnesota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $48,140 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 2,360 carpenters, 5.51 per 1,000 jobs, the 48th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.28 means the occupation is more concentrated in North Dakota than nationally.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $21.09 | $23.47 | $27.83 | $30.55 | $36.90 | $27.88 | 2,360 | 5.51 | 1.28 |
| Annual | $43,860 | $48,820 | $57,890 | $63,550 | $76,760 | $57,980 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.43 | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $48.03 | $31.55 | 670,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,410 | $48,510 | $60,580 | $76,830 | $99,910 | $65,630 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 30th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 48th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.28
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.51
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota publish a row for carpenters, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | $28.34 | $58,950 | $36,730 | $76,960 | 160 | 4.73 | 1.10 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $28.34 | $58,940 | $44,530 | $76,900 | 880 | 5.95 | 1.38 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $27.62 | $57,440 | $44,320 | $76,130 | 290 | 5.53 | 1.28 |
| Bismarck, ND | $26.28 | $54,670 | $37,240 | $77,680 | 510 | 7.19 | 1.67 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $27.89 | $58,020 | $40,580 | $75,550 | 300 | 4.76 | 1.11 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $24.94 | $51,870 | $45,500 | $75,410 | 340 | 3.87 | 0.90 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $27.83 | $57,890 | 2,360 | 1.28 |
| Minnesota | $31.22 | $64,930 | 14,930 | 1.17 |
| Montana | $28.28 | $58,820 | 4,030 | 1.83 |
| South Dakota | $23.14 | $48,140 | 4,560 | 2.32 |
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the North Dakota wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS North Dakota estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.