Carpenters Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $48,880 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $41,070
90th percentile $75,430
Employed locally 170
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,070
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $66,710
    90th
    $75,430

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 79% Median Carpenters salary is 21% 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 Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $66,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,220
    Construction Laborers $48,120
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,140
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $70,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Lima, OH is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.84 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Lima, OH is 17.6% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $41,070 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.