Careers · Carpenters · Ohio
Carpenters in Ohio
Carpenters construct, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures in buildings. This includes frameworks, joists, rafters, staircases, cabinets, flooring, and drywall In Ohio the median pay is $60,810 a year, 0% above the national median of $60,580.
$60,810median pay in Ohio, per year
$48,720–$75,860middle half earn
18,450employed in Ohio
$60,580U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Ohio
29open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Ohio or remote
9employers hiring
5posted in the last 7 days
NE · TX · ILwhere most openings are
Openings in Ohio and remote
- Carpenter · Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, Ohio · $32.89–$38.33
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationReading ComprehensionSpeakingQuality Control AnalysisMathematics
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementMathematics (knowledge)DesignEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Carpenters.
Licenses and training in Ohio
Carpenters pay in other states
Hawaii · $85,280Illinois · $79,000California · $75,920Massachusetts · $75,200Washington · $74,190Alaska · $73,860New York · $72,330Minnesota · $64,930Connecticut · $64,060New Jersey · $64,010
Related occupations
BoilermakersBrickmasons and BlockmasonsStonemasonsCarpet InstallersFloor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesFloor Sanders and FinishersTile and Stone SettersCement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Are you suited for this?
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O*NET-SOC 47-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Ohio, annual.