salary$58,330 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,960per year
Jobs in the area950people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Dayton?
OK. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 23.5% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $58,330 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $36,710 and $76,960.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 23.5% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.