salary$73,710 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,440per year
Jobs in the area9,210people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Vancouver?
Expensive. Rent of $1,894 a month takes 30.8% 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 Vancouver, WA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $73,710 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $47,440 and $108,440.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Vancouver?
Typical rent of $1,894 a month takes 30.8% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.