Carpenters Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,300 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $39,670
90th percentile $79,200
Employed locally 540
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,670
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $58,300
    75th
    $71,700
    90th
    $79,200

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,130
    Electricians $61,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southern Ohio is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.40 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southern Ohio is 1.7% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,670 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.