salary$50,680 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,210per year
Jobs in the area6,380people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Atlanta?
Expensive. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 47.3% 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 Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $50,680 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $37,190 and $63,210.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 47.3% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.