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Carpenter Salary in Cleveland, OH

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from UBC Local 435, effective May 2024.

Wage figures reflect all carpenters across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master.

UBC Local 435 anchors the Cleveland carpenter market.

Cleveland carpentry work is covered by UBC Local 435, part of the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters. Ohio prevailing wage law applies to public construction, and healthcare, commercial, and industrial facility work sustain demand.

UBC Local 435 journeyman carpenter Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$37.52
Effective May 2024

Rate reflects the most recent available Davis-Bacon determination (effective May 2024). Contact the local directly for current negotiated scale.

Base wage: $37.52/hr
Benefit contribution: $23.50/hr
Total package: $61.02/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$78,042
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$17,392
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the UBC Local 435 journeyman carpenter journey-level rate from the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. The BLS area median reflects all carpenters across all employment types and experience levels.

Training CenterCarpenters Local Union No. 435
Address2554 East 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone(216) 391-2828
Websitecmwcarpenters.com
Minimum ScoreNo minimum
Application WindowContact (216) 391-2828 or cmwcarpenters.com for current application dates.

All carpenters, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$60,650
+$70 vs. national
Median Hourly
$29.16
vs. Ohio
+$3,018
vs. state average
Total Employed
3,280
In this area

All carpenters, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.

Annual Median Wage$60,650
Annual Mean Wage$65,210
Hourly Median Wage$29.16
Hourly Mean Wage$31.35
Total Employed3,280
Area TypeMetropolitan Area

Journey-level rates below are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2031 (Carpenters) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership

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