How much does a carpenter make in California?
$75,920a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in California. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 100,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,490Median: $75,920Highest 10%: $120,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| Median | $75,920 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $95,830 | $46.07 | |
| 90th | $120,000 | $57.67 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $89,200 |
| Napa, CA | $80,590 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $80,520 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,190 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $77,690 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,220 |
| Vallejo, CA | $76,220 |
| Yuba City, CA | $76,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,740 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $75,140 |
| Merced, CA | $74,760 |
| Sacramento, CA | $74,440 |
| El Centro, CA | $74,340 |
| Oxnard, CA | $74,060 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,730 |
| Hanford, CA | $73,250 |
| San Diego, CA | $73,200 |
| Chico, CA | $72,290 |
| Redding, CA | $71,750 |
| Riverside, CA | $70,880 |
| Stockton, CA | $69,160 |
| Salinas, CA | $67,530 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $66,540 |
| Visalia, CA | $64,390 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 1. Hawaii | $85,280 |
| 2. Illinois | $79,000 |
| 3. California | $75,920 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,200 |
| 5. Washington | $74,190 |
| 6. Alaska | $73,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.50 ($75,920 a year).
Do carpenters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $75,920 against $60,580 nationally, 25% more.
Where does California rank for carpenter pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays carpenters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $89,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.