salary$42,430 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,470per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a carpenter afford El Paso?
Expensive. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 35.2% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the El Paso, TX area is $42,430 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $33,440 and $58,470.
Can a carpenter afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 35.2% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.