salary$66,480 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,630per year
Jobs in the area3,620people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Columbus?
OK. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 29.1% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Columbus, OH area is $66,480 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $47,270 and $82,630.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 29.1% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbus, OH metro area.