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Carpenter Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$29.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,761/year ($4,147/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,880 Carpenter jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Carpenter salary of $61,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,761 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $61,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,219 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,717 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,963 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,761 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,147 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Wisconsin?
- The median Carpenter salary in Wisconsin is $61,660 per year ($29.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,750 and $79,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $61,660, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $49,761 per year ($4,147 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 13,880 Carpenter jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.