salary$52,030 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,340per year
Jobs in the area1,200people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Lexington-Fayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 33.7% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $52,030 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $37,660 and $75,340.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 33.7% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.