salary$73,200 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,580per year
Jobs in the area8,710people work this job
Can a carpenter afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 49.4% 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 Diego, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $73,200 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $47,310 and $117,580.
Can a carpenter afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 49.4% 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.