salary$64,390 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Visalia, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,360per year
Jobs in the area650people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Visalia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,892 a month takes 35.3% 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 Visalia, CA?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Visalia, CA area is $64,390 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $44,550 and $99,360.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Visalia?
Typical rent of $1,892 a month takes 35.3% 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 Visalia, CA metro area.