salary$89,200 a year$43 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,760per year
Jobs in the area14,010people work this job
Can a carpenter afford San Mateo?
Expensive. Rent of $3,358 a month takes 45.2% 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 Mateo, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $89,200 a year ($43 an hour). Most earn between $59,020 and $132,760.
Can a carpenter afford to live in San Mateo?
Typical rent of $3,358 a month takes 45.2% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.