salary$48,640 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Port St. Lucie, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,640per year
Jobs in the area1,060people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Port St. Lucie?
Expensive. Rent of $2,470 a month takes 60.9% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Port St. Lucie, FL area is $48,640 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $36,460 and $64,640.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Port St. Lucie?
Typical rent of $2,470 a month takes 60.9% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL metro area.