salary$74,300 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,810per year
Jobs in the area34,210people work this job
Can a carpenter afford New York?
Expensive. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 45.3% 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 New York, NY?
The median pay for a carpenter in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $74,300 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $46,860 and $123,810.
Can a carpenter afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 45.3% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.