salary$56,160 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, MO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,910per year
Jobs in the area510people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Columbia?
OK. Rent of $1,357 a month takes 29.0% 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 Columbia, MO?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Columbia, MO area is $56,160 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $36,130 and $87,910.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,357 a month takes 29.0% 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 Columbia, MO metro area.