Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,370 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Cincinnati earn between $38,480 and $47,840.
- $28K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $48K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,770 | $3,564 | $20.56 |
| Median | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,480 | $3,207 | $18.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,840 | $3,987 | $23.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Helpers--Carpenters salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $42,770, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $35,042 a year, or $2,920 a month and $1,348 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $35,293 | $2,941 |
| Working in KY | $35,166 | $2,931 |
| Working in OH | $35,042 | $2,920 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $42,770 buys what about $44,846 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 3rd of 3 Ohio metro areas for this job; Dayton pays the most ($46,560).
Highest-paying cities for helpers--carpenters
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,310).
- Los Angeles, CA$62,310
- San Francisco, CA$60,900
- Santa Cruz, CA$58,160
- Wenatchee, WA$52,960
- New Haven, CT$52,920
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Helpers--Carpenters salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Cincinnati?
$20.56 an hour on average, and $21.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $35,042 a year ($2,920 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,770. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. metro average for this job ($43,188).
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; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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