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Carpenter Salary in California (2026)
$36.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,225/year ($4,935/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 100,750 Carpenter jobs in California (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Carpenter salary of $75,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,225 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,872 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,808 |
| California state income tax | −$3,014 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,225 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,935 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free California paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in California?
- The median Carpenter salary in California is $75,920 per year ($36.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,740 and $95,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in California?
- On the median salary of $75,920, a single filer in California takes home about $59,225 per year ($4,935 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 100,750 Carpenter jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.