salary$46,870 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Tallahassee, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,930per year
Jobs in the area470people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Tallahassee?
Expensive. Rent of $1,480 a month takes 37.9% 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Tallahassee, FL area is $46,870 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $34,130 and $59,930.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Tallahassee?
Typical rent of $1,480 a month takes 37.9% 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 Tallahassee, FL metro area.