Carpenters pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,600 or more. The middle half of carpenters in Jackson earn between $47,330 and $63,990.
- $45K10th
- $47K25th
- $56KMedian
- $64K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,770 | $4,814 | $27.77 |
| Median | $56,160 | $4,680 | $27.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,330 | $3,944 | $22.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,990 | $5,332 | $30.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Carpenters pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Carpenters in Jackson earn 7% less than the Michigan average ($62,140) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($65,630). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $60,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $57,770 | $56,160 | $45,280 | $75,600 | 130 |
| Michigan | $62,140 | $61,680 | $44,550 | $81,860 | 18,590 |
| United States | $65,630 | $60,580 | $40,410 | $99,910 | 670,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Carpenters salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $57,770, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $45,870 a year, or $3,822 a month and $1,764 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $57,770 buys what about $62,945 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Carpenters salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 10th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($66,770).
- Detroit$66,770
- Ann Arbor$66,750
- Lansing$62,800
- Battle Creek$62,190
- Saginaw$60,850
- Flint$60,780
- Midland$59,760
- Kalamazoo$59,030
- Grand Rapids$58,260
- Jackson$57,770
Highest-paying cities for carpenters
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,730).
- Fairbanks, AK$90,730
- San Francisco, CA$89,630
- Honolulu, HI$89,400
- Decatur, IL$88,510
- San Jose, CA$87,930
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Carpenters salary in Jackson: questions
How much do carpenters make an hour in Jackson?
$27.77 an hour on average, and $27.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level carpenters salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the carpenters take-home pay in Jackson?
About $45,870 a year ($3,822 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,770. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do carpenters earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($65,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031; area Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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