Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Helpers--Carpenters in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$44,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.52
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $43,780
State Rank
#13 of 47
540 employed here

How much do Helpers--Carpenters make in Ohio?

Helpers--Carpenters working in Ohio earn a median salary of $44,760 per year, or about $21.52 per hour. That is 2% above the national median of $43,780 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $27,910 while the top 10% make $54,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,390 and $47,430 a year.

Helpers--Carpenters salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,910$13.42
25th percentile (early career)$37,390$17.98
50th percentile (median)$44,760$21.52
75th percentile (experienced)$47,430$22.80
90th percentile (top earners)$54,870$26.38

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 13th out of 47 states and territories for Helpers--Carpenters pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Hampshire$58,090
2Colorado$50,900
3Connecticut$50,460
4Rhode Island$50,300
5Maine$50,100

Working as Helpers--Carpenters in Ohio

Nationally, about 22,000 people work as Helpers--Carpenters in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($44,760) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Helpers--Carpenters make in Ohio?
The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Ohio is $44,760 per year, or about $21.52 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,910 at the entry level to $54,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Helpers--Carpenters about 2% more than the national median of $43,780. Ohio ranks 13th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Helpers--Carpenters?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $44,760 a year. About 540 Helpers--Carpenters are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.