salary$70,880 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$111,960per year
Jobs in the area12,970people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Riverside?
Expensive. Rent of $2,420 a month takes 41.0% 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 Riverside, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $70,880 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $46,430 and $111,960.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Riverside?
Typical rent of $2,420 a month takes 41.0% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.