salary$59,490 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,670per year
Jobs in the area2,350people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Rochester?
OK. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 26.8% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Rochester, NY area is $59,490 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $44,360 and $82,670.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 26.8% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, NY metro area.