salary$62,380 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$85,470per year
Jobs in the area3,870people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Baltimore?
Expensive. Rent of $1,619 a month takes 31.1% 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 Baltimore, MD?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $62,380 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $42,840 and $85,470.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Baltimore?
Typical rent of $1,619 a month takes 31.1% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.