salary$52,260 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,980per year
Jobs in the area180people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Odessa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 33.2% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Odessa, TX area is $52,260 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $41,330 and $61,980.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 33.2% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.