salary$62,250 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,350per year
Jobs in the area460people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Waterbury?
OK. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 29.6% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $62,250 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $46,680 and $82,350.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 29.6% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.