salary$52,800 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,090per year
Jobs in the area3,230people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Omaha?
Expensive. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 32.9% 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 Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $52,800 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $40,420 and $74,090.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 32.9% 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 Omaha, NE-IA metro area.