Carpenter salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for carpenters and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $60,791 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $73,860 | $60,791 | $5,066 | 2,560 |
| Illinois | $79,000 | $60,641 | $5,053 | 19,570 |
| Washington | $74,190 | $59,994 | $4,999 | 26,960 |
| California | $75,920 | $58,120 | $4,843 | 100,750 |
| Massachusetts | $75,200 | $57,947 | $4,829 | 18,540 |
| New York | $72,330 | $56,029 | $4,669 | 40,630 |
| Nevada | $62,380 | $52,302 | $4,359 | 12,700 |
| New Hampshire | $61,200 | $51,354 | $4,280 | 3,760 |
| New Jersey | $64,010 | $50,954 | $4,246 | 14,230 |
| Ohio | $60,810 | $49,604 | $4,134 | 18,450 |
| Michigan | $61,680 | $49,369 | $4,114 | 18,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,370 | $48,061 | $4,005 | 30,630 |
| Wyoming | $56,850 | $47,859 | $3,988 | 2,260 |
| Virginia | $55,690 | $44,539 | $3,712 | 20,460 |
| Tennessee | $50,830 | $43,022 | $3,585 | 8,200 |
| Florida | $49,870 | $42,251 | $3,521 | 39,300 |
| Texas | $48,900 | $41,471 | $3,456 | 33,540 |
| South Dakota | $48,140 | $40,860 | $3,405 | 4,560 |
| North Carolina | $49,100 | $40,150 | $3,346 | 13,480 |
| Georgia | $49,350 | $40,119 | $3,343 | 9,190 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.