salary$50,260 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,200per year
Jobs in the area2,540people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Austin?
Expensive. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 46.1% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $50,260 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $39,600 and $70,200.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 46.1% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.