salary$62,380 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,910per year
Jobs in the area9,310people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Las Vegas?
Expensive. Rent of $1,806 a month takes 34.7% 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 Las Vegas, NV?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area is $62,380 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $41,430 and $102,910.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Las Vegas?
Typical rent of $1,806 a month takes 34.7% 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 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area.