salary$62,250 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$89,230per year
Jobs in the area1,490people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Syracuse?
OK. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 25.6% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Syracuse, NY area is $62,250 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,050 and $89,230.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 25.6% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.