SALARY · CARPENTERS · CALIFORNIA
Carpenters salary in California
You might see a bigger number on a job board. Job boards show what employers post, not what workers actually earn. BLS surveyed real employment for carpenters in California and found a median of $75,920 a year, and that survey figure is the one I trust here.
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
$75,920
$36 per hour at the median · That is $15,340 (25.3 percent) above the national median of $60,580 for this occupation.
$78,810Mean annual salary
$38Mean hourly wage
$100,750People employed in this job in California
Salary range
25th: $59,740Median: $75,92075th: $95,830
| Measure | Annual |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $59,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,920 |
| 75th percentile | $95,830 |
| Mean | $78,810 |
The middle half of workers earned from $59,740 to $95,830 a year. Hourly pay matters if your hours vary. An annual figure can look strong while the hourly rate tells a different story, especially in jobs with seasonal hours or overtime. Check both before you compare two offers.
What stays in your pocket on the median salary
ESTIMATED TAKE-HOME PAY
$59,501 a year
$4,958 a month
Federal tax $7,872 · FICA $5,808 · State tax $2,739
Read this before you use the take-home figure. It is a single-filer estimate using the 2026 standard deduction. It leaves out credits, other deductions, local taxes, and retirement or health deductions. Your actual paycheck can differ, and for states without a verified 2026 table in this build, state tax is still to be added once its table is verified.
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