salary$60,800 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$90,590per year
Jobs in the area13,280people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Arlington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,666 a month takes 52.6% 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 Arlington, VA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $60,800 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $47,150 and $90,590.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Arlington?
Typical rent of $2,666 a month takes 52.6% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.