salary$64,690 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Evansville, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,120per year
Jobs in the area790people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Evansville?
OK. Rent of $1,115 a month takes 20.7% 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 Evansville, IN?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Evansville, IN area is $64,690 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $45,950 and $79,120.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Evansville?
Typical rent of $1,115 a month takes 20.7% 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 Evansville, IN metro area.