salary$50,960 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$65,640per year
Jobs in the area3,730people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Charlotte?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 44.3% 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 Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $50,960 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $38,240 and $65,640.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 44.3% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.