salary$75,210 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,190per year
Jobs in the area12,720people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 49.7% 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 Boston, MA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $75,210 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $48,820 and $124,190.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 49.7% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.