19. Iowa
Annual median wage: $39,020
Rank by annual median wage: 28
Employment per 1,000: 5.031
Rank by employment per 1,000: 22
Job increase by 2024: 11.2%
Rank by job increase by 2024: 21
Average ranking: 23.6
In Iowa, the annual median wage is lower by some $3,000 compared to the national average for the occupation. However, there are solid chances to find a job as a carpenter in this state, and that won’t change much in the future.
