salary$63,500 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$83,360per year
Jobs in the area2,440people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 26.4% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $63,500 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $42,670 and $83,360.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 26.4% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.