salary$60,080 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,450per year
Jobs in the area1,940people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Albuquerque?
OK. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 28.0% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Albuquerque, NM area is $60,080 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $41,600 and $79,450.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 28.0% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.