Carpenters Salary in Ohio
At $60,810 a year, the median for carpenters in Ohio is close to the national median of $60,580 (0%); Ohio ranks 24th of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 23% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Indiana and Michigan pay more (up to $62,870 in Indiana) and Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $48,710 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 18,450 carpenters, 3.32 per 1,000 jobs, the 11th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.77 means it is less common in Ohio than nationally.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $20.33 | $23.42 | $29.24 | $36.47 | $39.01 | $30.09 | 18,450 | 3.32 | 0.77 |
| Annual | $42,290 | $48,720 | $60,810 | $75,860 | $81,140 | $62,590 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.43 | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $48.03 | $31.55 | 670,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,410 | $48,510 | $60,580 | $76,830 | $99,910 | $65,630 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 11th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.77
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.32
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio publish a row for carpenters, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $31.96 | $66,480 | $47,270 | $82,630 | 3,620 | 3.28 | 0.76 |
| Akron, OH | $29.36 | $61,070 | $43,570 | $79,160 | 980 | 3.07 | 0.71 |
| Toledo, OH | $29.36 | $61,070 | $43,260 | $79,370 | 980 | 3.37 | 0.78 |
| Cleveland, OH | $29.16 | $60,650 | $43,610 | $86,870 | 3,280 | 3.18 | 0.74 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $28.90 | $60,110 | $44,180 | $79,750 | 4,610 | 4.18 | 0.97 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $28.04 | $58,330 | $36,710 | $76,960 | 950 | 2.55 | 0.59 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $28.00 | $58,240 | $38,170 | $75,600 | 160 | 4.54 | 1.05 |
| Mansfield, OH | $27.76 | $57,750 | $39,180 | $76,420 | 150 | 3.14 | 0.73 |
| Sandusky, OH | $27.67 | $57,560 | $37,810 | $74,450 | 140 | 2.81 | 0.65 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $27.39 | $56,970 | $37,080 | $80,270 | 460 | 2.88 | 0.67 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $27.18 | $56,530 | $36,270 | $79,110 | 380 | 2.33 | 0.54 |
| Lima, OH | $25.87 | $53,800 | $39,350 | $120,310 | 130 | 2.58 | 0.60 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $25.00 | $52,000 | $35,850 | $70,510 | 780 | 5.53 | 1.28 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $24.10 | $50,120 | $37,250 | $70,560 | 190 | 3.28 | 0.76 |
| Springfield, OH | $23.26 | $48,380 | $34,430 | $74,180 | 60 | 1.25 | 0.29 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $28.85 | $60,010 | $38,270 | $81,960 | 530 | 3.27 | 0.76 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $27.90 | $58,040 | $39,480 | $77,790 | 690 | 2.75 | 0.64 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $26.96 | $56,090 | $35,920 | $74,620 | 470 | 3.43 | 0.80 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $23.69 | $49,270 | $37,200 | $75,790 | 1,360 | 5.50 | 1.28 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $29.24 | $60,810 | 18,450 | 0.77 |
| Indiana | $30.23 | $62,870 | 15,240 | 1.10 |
| Kentucky | $25.33 | $52,680 | 8,540 | 0.99 |
| Michigan | $29.66 | $61,680 | 18,590 | 0.98 |
| Pennsylvania | $28.54 | $59,370 | 30,630 | 1.17 |
| West Virginia | $23.42 | $48,710 | 3,670 | 1.21 |
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the Ohio wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Ohio estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.