Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Dayton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,910 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Dayton earn between $45,690 and $50,450.
- $37K10th
- $46K25th
- $46KMedian
- $50K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,560 | $3,880 | $22.38 |
| Median | $45,690 | $3,808 | $21.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,690 | $3,808 | $21.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,450 | $4,204 | $24.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Dayton vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Dayton earn 9% more than the Ohio average ($42,740) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $46,560 | $45,690 | $37,390 | $54,910 | 50 |
| Ohio | $42,740 | $44,760 | $27,910 | $54,870 | 540 |
| United States | $44,050 | $43,780 | $31,660 | $57,670 | 21,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Carpenters salary after taxes in Dayton
On the average salary of $46,560, a single filer in Dayton takes home about $37,589 a year, or $3,132 a month and $1,446 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). 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.
Is Dayton a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dayton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $46,560 buys what about $50,230 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Dayton ($49,980). A typical home costs $186,200, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other Ohio cities
Dayton ranks 1st of 3 Ohio metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Dayton$46,560
- Cleveland$43,350
- Cincinnati$42,770
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 Dayton: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Dayton?
$22.38 an hour on average, and $21.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Dayton?
About $37,589 a year ($3,132 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,560. 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.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Dayton than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,050).
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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH (19430). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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