salary$44,220 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Tyler, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,070per year
Jobs in the area140people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Tyler?
Expensive. Rent of $1,389 a month takes 37.7% 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 Tyler, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Tyler, TX area is $44,220 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $33,760 and $56,070.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Tyler?
Typical rent of $1,389 a month takes 37.7% 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 Tyler, TX metro area.