salary$69,160 a year$33 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,830per year
Jobs in the area1,260people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Stockton?
Expensive. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 33.7% 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 Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $69,160 a year ($33 an hour). Most earn between $48,040 and $108,830.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 33.7% 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 Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area.