Carpenter Salary in Texas (2026)
$23.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,471/year ($3,456/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 33,540 Carpenter jobs in Texas (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Carpenter salary of $48,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $41,471 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,688 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,741 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,471 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,456 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Texas?
- The median Carpenter salary in Texas is $48,900 per year ($23.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,690 and $57,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Texas?
- On the median salary of $48,900, a single filer in Texas takes home about $41,471 per year ($3,456 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 33,540 Carpenter jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.