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Carpenter Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$30.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,567/year ($4,297/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,230 Carpenter jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Carpenter salary of $64,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,567 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $64,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,501 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,897 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,045 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,567 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,297 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in New Jersey?
- The median Carpenter salary in New Jersey is $64,010 per year ($30.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,220 and $80,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $64,010, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $51,567 per year ($4,297 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 14,230 Carpenter jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.