Carpenters Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $55,800 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $44,810
90th percentile $76,280
Employed locally 750
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,810
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $55,800
    75th
    $64,930
    90th
    $76,280

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 78% Median Carpenters salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $62,500
    Columbus, OH $61,490
    Cleveland, OH $59,610
    Ohio $58,310
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $58,300
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $57,660

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    Electricians $74,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Akron, OH is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Akron, OH is 5.9% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Akron?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $44,810 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.