Home & Repair, California

Carpenter cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical Carpenter figure in Berkeley is about $119 per hour, about 40% above the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$119

per hour

Fair price range: $63 to $209

On the low end
$63
On the high end
$209

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Project complexity
  2. Custom millwork
  3. Material grade
  4. On-site vs shop work
  5. Finish quality

Ways to pay less

  1. Have plans ready
  2. Buy materials yourself
  3. Combine small jobs
  4. Ask for a day rate
  5. Reuse existing trim

Carpenter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Berkeley, CA$119
$63 to $209
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Fremont, CA$119
$63 to $209
Irvine, CA$108
$58 to $191
Santa Barbara, CA$110
$58 to $194
Bellevue, WA$110
$58 to $194
Boston, MA$109
$58 to $192

Other Home & Repair costs in Berkeley

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, Carpenter typically costs about $119 per hour, with most prices between $63 and $209.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Berkeley, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Berkeley about 40% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.