salary$76,410 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,750per year
Jobs in the area14,970people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Tacoma?
Expensive. Rent of $1,944 a month takes 30.5% 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 Tacoma, WA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $76,410 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $58,090 and $123,750.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Tacoma?
Typical rent of $1,944 a month takes 30.5% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.