salary$58,920 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,390per year
Jobs in the area530people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Cedar Rapids?
OK. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 23.8% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $58,920 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $42,220 and $73,390.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 23.8% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.