Carpenters pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for carpenters is $29.24 an hour ($60,810 a year). About 18,450 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,580). Ohio ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.33 | $42,290 |
| 25% of workers | $23.42 | $48,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.24 | $60,810 |
| 75% of workers | $36.47 | $75,860 |
| 90% of workers | $39.01 | $81,140 |
Carpenters pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $66,480 | 3,620 |
| Akron | $61,070 | 980 |
| Toledo | $61,070 | 980 |
| Cleveland | $60,650 | 3,280 |
| Cincinnati | $60,110 | 4,610 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $58,330 | 950 |
| Mansfield | $57,750 | 150 |
| Sandusky | $57,560 | 140 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $56,970 | 460 |
| Canton-Massillon | $56,530 | 380 |
| Lima | $53,800 | 130 |
| Springfield | $48,380 | 60 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $56,080 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $74,790 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $47,430 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $70,950 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $74,710 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,420 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $52,300 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $44,760 |
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