Carpenters pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,030 or more. The middle half of carpenters in Columbus earn between $37,690 and $48,520.
- $32K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,650 | $3,804 | $21.95 |
| Median | $45,070 | $3,756 | $21.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,690 | $3,141 | $18.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,520 | $4,043 | $23.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Carpenters pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Carpenters in Columbus earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($50,290) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($65,630). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $60,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $45,650 | $45,070 | $32,260 | $60,030 | 140 |
| Georgia | $50,290 | $49,350 | $34,890 | $63,470 | 9,190 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $45,650, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $37,330 a year, or $3,111 a month and $1,436 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $37,330 | $3,111 |
| Working in AL | $36,982 | $3,082 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $45,650 buys what about $51,122 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Carpenters salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 7th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($57,870).
- Augusta$57,870
- Atlanta$51,610
- Warner Robins$51,150
- Gainesville$47,630
- Brunswick$46,910
- Savannah$46,300
- Columbus$45,650
- Macon$45,530
- Athens$45,200
- Albany$41,600
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 Columbus: questions
How much do carpenters make an hour in Columbus?
$21.95 an hour on average, and $21.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level carpenters salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the carpenters take-home pay in Columbus?
About $37,330 a year ($3,111 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,650.
Do carpenters earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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