salary$51,570 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,540per year
Jobs in the area10,100people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Fort Lauderdale?
Expensive. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 49.1% 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 Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $51,570 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $38,510 and $72,540.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 49.1% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.