salary$47,910 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,250per year
Jobs in the area260people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Yuma?
Expensive. Rent of $1,632 a month takes 40.9% 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Yuma, AZ area is $47,910 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $36,260 and $62,250.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 a month takes 40.9% 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.