SOC 47-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Carpenters — San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In San Francisco, CA the median wage for Carpenters reaches $89,200 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Francisco, CA the median wage for Carpenters reaches $89,200 a year. That is 47.2% more than the national median of $60,580. Pay ranges from under $59,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $132,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,340 to $100,380.
The area has 14,010 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.37 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Napa records the highest median at $80,590. Of the 688 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 306th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,020 | −2.6% |
| 25th | $63,340 | +4.6% |
| Median (50th) | $89,200 | +47.2% |
| 75th | $100,380 | +65.7% |
| 90th | $132,760 | +119.1% |
| Mean | $89,630 | +48.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $80,590 | 650 | |
| 2 | Santa Rosa | $80,520 | 2,150 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $80,190 | 4,460 | |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $77,690 | 700 | |
| 5 | San Luis Obispo | $77,220 | 820 | |
| 6 | Vallejo | $76,220 | 660 | |
| 7 | Yuba City | $76,100 | 220 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $75,740 | 30,600 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $75,140 | 1,100 | |
| 10 | Merced | $74,760 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Francisco run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $89,200 buys what $80,578 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 33.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,578US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,200 a year, 47.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,020 to $132,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 14,010 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Napa, at $80,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Carpenters in San Francisco, CA?
The median annual wage is $89,200, or $42.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,580, so pay in San Francisco, CA is 47.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Francisco, CA earns more than $132,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Napa, at $80,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 14,010 jobs in this occupation in San Francisco, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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