salary$49,670 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$68,500per year
Jobs in the area9,600people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Houston?
Expensive. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 37.0% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $49,670 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $39,470 and $68,500.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 37.0% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.