Carpenters Salary in Sandusky, OH

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

Median annual salary $56,130 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $43,890
90th percentile $75,780
Employed locally 140
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,890
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $56,130
    75th
    $65,160
    90th
    $75,780

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 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 Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$71,020
    Construction Laborers$50,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,290
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Sandusky, OH is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Sandusky, OH is 5.4% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $43,890 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.