salary$80,190 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,860per year
Jobs in the area4,460people work this job
Can a carpenter afford San Jose?
Expensive. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 45.6% 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 Jose, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $80,190 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $55,210 and $133,860.
Can a carpenter afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 45.6% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.