salary$64,270 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,160per year
Jobs in the area1,120people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Lansing?
OK. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 21.5% 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 Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $64,270 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $46,960 and $78,160.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 21.5% 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.