salary$61,780 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,470per year
Jobs in the area14,260people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Philadelphia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 35.2% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $61,780 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,690 and $98,470.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 35.2% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.