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How much does a carpenter make in Chico?

$72,290a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $34.75 an hour or $6,024 a month.

Hourly
$34.75
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
40 of 390
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,290Median: $72,290Highest 10%: $116,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,290$22.74
25th$51,570$24.79
Median$72,290$34.75
75th$79,990$38.46
90th$116,100$55.83

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

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
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
Carpenter salary in California Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Chico

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$88,070
Construction and Building Inspector$83,480
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,380
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$79,040
Electrician$65,400
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$61,410
Roofer$61,110
Plumber$60,730
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,710
Construction Laborer$54,720
Salaries for every job in Chico, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Chico?

The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $34.75 ($72,290 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Chico than the national average?

Yes: $72,290 against $60,580 nationally, 19% more.

How does Chico compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $75,920, so Chico pays 5% less.

Where does Chico rank for carpenter pay?

40 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Chico?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,100 or more.

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.