salary$63,910 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,180per year
Jobs in the area3,310people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Milwaukee?
OK. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 24.1% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $63,910 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $47,230 and $94,180.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 24.1% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.