salary$61,910 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,710per year
Jobs in the area4,140people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Providence?
Expensive. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 38.1% 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 Providence, RI?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $61,910 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $47,500 and $100,710.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 38.1% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.