salary$48,900 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,540per year
Jobs in the area2,240people work this job
Can a carpenter afford San Antonio?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 35.9% 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 San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $48,900 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $37,440 and $59,540.
Can a carpenter afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 35.9% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.