salary$51,500 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,460per year
Jobs in the area4,020people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Norfolk?
Expensive. Rent of $1,628 a month takes 37.9% 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 Norfolk, VA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $51,500 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $38,940 and $73,460.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Norfolk?
Typical rent of $1,628 a month takes 37.9% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.