salary$49,940 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$69,050per year
Jobs in the area510people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Winston-Salem?
Expensive. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 35.0% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $49,940 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $35,600 and $69,050.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 35.0% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.