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Carpenter cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Carpenter figure in Des Moines is about $81 per hour, about 5% below the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$81

per hour

Fair price range: $43 to $143

On the low end
$43
On the high end
$143

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. 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
Des Moines, IA$81
$43 to $143
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Cedar Rapids, IA$78
$41 to $137
Albuquerque, NM$81
$43 to $142
Columbia, SC$72
$38 to $127
Greensboro, NC$73
$39 to $129
Huntsville, AL$73
$39 to $128

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Questions people ask

Carpenter in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Carpenter typically costs about $81 per hour, with most prices between $43 and $143.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 5% below 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.