salary$65,070 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$88,570per year
Jobs in the area4,960people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 27.0% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $65,070 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $46,940 and $88,570.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 27.0% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.