salary$51,540 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,260per year
Jobs in the area520people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Durham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 41.8% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $51,540 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $39,390 and $63,260.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 41.8% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.