Carpenters Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $57,010 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.41
10th percentile $35,250
90th percentile $75,320
Employed locally 420
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,250
    25th
    $44,540
    50th (median)
    $57,010
    75th
    $63,710
    90th
    $75,320

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 87% Median Carpenters salary is 13% 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 Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $81,120
    Construction Laborers $48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,500
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Canton, OH is $27.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Canton, OH is 3.9% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,250 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,540.