Carpenter Salary in Ohio (2026)
$29.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,085/year ($4,174/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,450 Carpenter jobs in Ohio (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Carpenter salary of $60,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,085 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $60,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,117 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,652 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$956 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,085 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,174 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Ohio?
- The median Carpenter salary in Ohio is $60,810 per year ($29.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,720 and $75,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $60,810, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $50,085 per year ($4,174 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 18,450 Carpenter jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.