salary$56,520 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,360per year
Jobs in the area2,990people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Louisville?
OK. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 27.1% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $56,520 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $38,980 and $75,360.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 27.1% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.