salary$70,990 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,550per year
Jobs in the area7,210people work this job
Can a carpenter afford St. Louis?
OK. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 21.9% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a carpenter in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $70,990 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $45,000 and $99,550.
Can a carpenter afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 21.9% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.