salary$61,300 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,320per year
Jobs in the area820people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Manchester?
Expensive. Rent of $2,055 a month takes 40.2% 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 Manchester, NH?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area is $61,300 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $46,910 and $94,320.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Manchester?
Typical rent of $2,055 a month takes 40.2% 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area.