salary$50,820 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,830per year
Jobs in the area2,680people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Cary?
Expensive. Rent of $2,050 a month takes 48.4% 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 Cary, NC?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $50,820 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $33,350 and $64,830.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Cary?
Typical rent of $2,050 a month takes 48.4% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.