salary$74,060 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,320per year
Jobs in the area2,050people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Ventura?
Expensive. Rent of $2,443 a month takes 39.6% 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 Ventura, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $74,060 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $49,130 and $108,320.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Ventura?
Typical rent of $2,443 a month takes 39.6% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.