salary$75,140 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,640per year
Jobs in the area1,100people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Santa Maria?
Expensive. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 31.7% 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 Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $75,140 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $46,980 and $105,640.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 31.7% 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.