salary$65,810 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,790per year
Jobs in the area7,610people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Dearborn?
OK. Rent of $1,601 a month takes 29.2% 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 Dearborn, MI?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $65,810 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $47,560 and $82,790.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Dearborn?
Typical rent of $1,601 a month takes 29.2% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.