salary$50,400 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,380per year
Jobs in the area1,660people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Birmingham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,291 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 Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Birmingham, AL area is $50,400 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $37,480 and $63,380.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 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 Birmingham, AL metro area.