salary$58,950 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Billings, MT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,940per year
Jobs in the area530people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Billings?
Expensive. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 30.7% 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 Billings, MT?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Billings, MT area is $58,950 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $39,830 and $75,940.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Billings?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 30.7% 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 Billings, MT metro area.