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Carpenter Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$30.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,879/year ($4,240/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,160 Carpenter jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Carpenter salary of $64,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,879 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $64,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,507 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,901 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,773 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,879 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,240 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Connecticut?
- The median Carpenter salary in Connecticut is $64,060 per year ($30.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,540 and $80,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $64,060, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $50,879 per year ($4,240 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 5,160 Carpenter jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.