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Carpenter Salary in Maryland (2026)
$30.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,989/year ($4,166/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,770 Carpenter jobs in Maryland (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Carpenter salary of $62,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,989 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $62,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,375 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,816 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,779 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,989 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,166 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Maryland?
- The median Carpenter salary in Maryland is $62,960 per year ($30.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,220 and $76,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $62,960, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $49,989 per year ($4,166 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 9,770 Carpenter jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.