salary$75,740 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,430per year
Jobs in the area30,600people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Costa Mesa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 47.0% 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 Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $75,740 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $46,860 and $117,430.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 47.0% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.