salary$52,130 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$69,950per year
Jobs in the area6,010people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Clearwater?
Expensive. Rent of $2,168 a month takes 49.9% 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 Clearwater, FL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $52,130 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $37,180 and $69,950.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Clearwater?
Typical rent of $2,168 a month takes 49.9% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.