Carpenters Salary in Minnesota

Carpenters in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $74,570 a year) and the least in Mankato ($61,860), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $70,320 and the median at $64,930 for 14,930 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$74,570
Rochester$67,060
St. Cloud$63,910
Duluth$63,590
Mankato$61,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$74,570	$74,060	$60,570	$57,743	105
Rochester	$67,060	$63,610	$49,070	$52,970	91
St. Cloud	$63,910	$60,600	$48,610	$50,709	88
Duluth	$63,590	$60,520	$47,940	$50,474	89
Mankato	$61,860	$61,150	$48,120	$49,201	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Carpenters salary in other states

Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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