salary$64,910 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$89,990per year
Jobs in the area7,250people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Denver?
Expensive. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 38.2% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $64,910 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $48,160 and $89,990.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 38.2% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.