Home & Repair, Vermont

Carpenter cost in Burlington, VT

A typical Carpenter figure in Burlington is about $91 per hour, about 7% above the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Burlington

$91

per hour

Fair price range: $48 to $161

On the low end
$48
On the high end
$161

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Burlington. 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
Burlington, VT$91
$48 to $161
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Bend, OR$90
$48 to $159
Elizabeth, NJ$99
$53 to $175
Elk Grove, CA$99
$53 to $175
Kent, WA$100
$53 to $177
New Haven, CT$93
$50 to $164

Other Home & Repair costs in Burlington

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Burlington: what does it cost?

In Burlington, VT, Carpenter typically costs about $91 per hour, with most prices between $48 and $161.

Why is Burlington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Burlington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Burlington about 7% 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.