salary$47,770 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,080per year
Jobs in the area680people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Palm Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 47.0% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $47,770 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $35,170 and $64,080.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 47.0% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.