salary$59,540 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$86,610per year
Jobs in the area1,390people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Allentown?
Expensive. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 32.1% of the median carpenter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $59,540 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $38,960 and $86,610.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 32.1% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.