salary$49,910 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,400per year
Jobs in the area760people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Greensboro?
Expensive. Rent of $1,496 a month takes 36.0% 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 Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $49,910 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $36,160 and $62,400.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 a month takes 36.0% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.