salary$64,770 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,980per year
Jobs in the area1,660people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Hartford?
OK. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 28.4% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $64,770 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $48,940 and $98,980.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 28.4% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.