salary$60,650 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$86,870per year
Jobs in the area3,280people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Cleveland?
OK. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 25.3% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Cleveland, OH area is $60,650 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $43,610 and $86,870.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 25.3% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.