Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Ohio

Helpers--carpenters in Ohio earn the most in Dayton (average $46,560 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($42,770), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $42,740 and the median at $44,760 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in Ohio

Dayton$46,560
Cleveland$43,350
Cincinnati$42,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Dayton	$46,560	$45,690	$45,690	$37,589	93
Cleveland	$43,350	$44,760	$37,870	$35,178	94
Cincinnati	$42,770	$45,360	$38,480	$35,042	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Carpenters salary in other states

Helpers--Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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 47-3012.
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.

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