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Carpenter Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$28.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,061/year ($4,005/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,630 Carpenter jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Carpenter salary of $59,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,061 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,944 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,542 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,823 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,061 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,005 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Carpenter salary in Pennsylvania is $59,370 per year ($28.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,850 and $74,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $59,370, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $48,061 per year ($4,005 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 30,630 Carpenter jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.