Carpenters Salary in Oregon
The median for carpenters in Oregon is $62,870 a year, somewhat above the national $60,580 (+4%); the state ranks 12th of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 10% more than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, California and Washington pay more (up to $75,920 in California) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $52,000 in Idaho). Oregon employs 15,110 carpenters, 7.68 per 1,000 jobs, the 15th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.78 means the occupation is more concentrated in Oregon than nationally.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $21.06 | $24.26 | $30.23 | $44.89 | $51.13 | $34.08 | 15,110 | 7.68 | 1.78 |
| Annual | $43,800 | $50,450 | $62,870 | $93,380 | $106,360 | $70,880 | ||||
| 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
- 12th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 15th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.78
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.68
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon'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 Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $35.44 | $73,710 | $47,440 | $108,440 | 9,210 | 7.62 | 1.77 |
| Corvallis, OR | $30.43 | $63,290 | $48,610 | $107,260 | 260 | 6.63 | 1.54 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $30.09 | $62,590 | $44,650 | $98,840 | 710 | 4.50 | 1.04 |
| Bend, OR | $29.64 | $61,640 | $33,010 | $101,120 | 1,180 | 10.89 | 2.53 |
| Salem, OR | $28.71 | $59,730 | $37,360 | $99,370 | 1,720 | 9.10 | 2.11 |
| Medford, OR | $27.85 | $57,930 | $39,790 | $99,730 | 910 | 10.26 | 2.38 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $27.48 | $57,160 | $41,120 | $99,990 | 140 | 4.51 | 1.05 |
| Albany, OR | $27.44 | $57,080 | $45,690 | $97,780 | 340 | 7.16 | 1.66 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $26.96 | $56,080 | $48,500 | $75,430 | 810 | 7.10 | 1.65 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $25.70 | $53,460 | $37,270 | $84,960 | 380 | 7.62 | 1.77 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $25.00 | $52,000 | $32,510 | $95,240 | 530 | 7.15 | 1.66 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $30.23 | $62,870 | 15,110 | 1.78 |
| California | $36.50 | $75,920 | 100,750 | 1.28 |
| Idaho | $25.00 | $52,000 | 8,380 | 2.27 |
| Nevada | $29.99 | $62,380 | 12,700 | 1.90 |
| Washington | $35.67 | $74,190 | 26,960 | 1.76 |
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.