salary$58,310 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,810per year
Jobs in the area510people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Fort Collins?
Expensive. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 38.1% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $58,310 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $40,840 and $76,810.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 38.1% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.