salary$80,520 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,490per year
Jobs in the area2,150people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Santa Rosa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 35.7% 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 Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $80,520 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $51,070 and $121,490.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 35.7% 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.