Home & Repair, North Dakota

Carpenter cost in Fargo, ND

A typical Carpenter figure in Fargo is about $81 per hour, about 6% below the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Fargo

$81

per hour

Fair price range: $43 to $142

On the low end
$43
On the high end
$142

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Fargo. 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
Fargo, ND$81
$43 to $142
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Athens, GA$71
$38 to $125
Cartersville, GA$75
$40 to $132
Cheyenne, WY$79
$42 to $139
Cincinnati, OH$81
$43 to $143
Grand Prairie, TX$73
$39 to $129

Other Home & Repair costs in Fargo

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Fargo: what does it cost?

In Fargo, ND, Carpenter typically costs about $81 per hour, with most prices between $43 and $142.

Why is Fargo lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Fargo, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Fargo about 6% 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.