salary$60,720 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,470per year
Jobs in the area2,000people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Albany?
Expensive. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 32.7% of the median carpenter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Carpenter pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Albany
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $60,720 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $48,260 and $91,470.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 32.7% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.