Carpenter salary in California after taxes
The median carpenter in California earns $75,920 a year ($36.50 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $58,120 a year, or $2,235.38 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,490 | $38,743 | $3,229 | $1,490.12 |
| 25th percentile | $59,740 | $47,618 | $3,968 | $1,831.47 |
| Median | $75,920 | $58,120 | $4,843 | $2,235.38 |
| 75th percentile | $95,830 | $69,867 | $5,822 | $2,687.18 |
| 90th percentile | $119,950 | $84,054 | $7,005 | $3,232.85 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of carpenters in California earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Carpenter take-home pay in other states
California ranks #4 of 20 of the states we cover for median carpenter take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $73,860 | $60,791 |
| Illinois | $79,000 | $60,641 |
| Washington | $74,190 | $59,994 |
| California | $75,920 | $58,120 |
| Massachusetts | $75,200 | $57,947 |
| New York | $72,330 | $56,029 |
| Nevada | $62,380 | $52,302 |
| New Hampshire | $61,200 | $51,354 |
| New Jersey | $64,010 | $50,954 |
| Ohio | $60,810 | $49,604 |
| Michigan | $61,680 | $49,369 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,370 | $48,061 |
| Wyoming | $56,850 | $47,859 |
| Virginia | $55,690 | $44,539 |
| Tennessee | $50,830 | $43,022 |
| Florida | $49,870 | $42,251 |
| Texas | $48,900 | $41,471 |
| South Dakota | $48,140 | $40,860 |
| North Carolina | $49,100 | $40,150 |
| Georgia | $49,350 | $40,119 |
Questions
How much does a carpenter make in California after taxes?
The median carpenter in California earns $75,920 a year ($36.50 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $58,120 a year, $4,843 a month or $2,235.38 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many carpenters work in California?
About 100,750, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
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.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- California EDD, 2026 Withholding Schedules, Method B (exact calculation)
- California EDD: SDI withholding rate (1.3% in 2026, no wage cap)
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