Home & Repair, Texas

Carpenter cost in Houston, TX

A typical Carpenter figure in Houston is about $76 per hour, about 11% below the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Houston

$76

per hour

Fair price range: $40 to $134

On the low end
$40
On the high end
$134

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Houston. 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
Houston, TX$76
$40 to $134
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Fort Worth, TX$75
$40 to $132
Arlington, TX$74
$39 to $131
Denton, TX$74
$39 to $131
Fresno, CA$86
$45 to $151
Glendale, AZ$84
$44 to $147

Other Home & Repair costs in Houston

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Houston: what does it cost?

In Houston, TX, Carpenter typically costs about $76 per hour, with most prices between $40 and $134.

Why is Houston lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Houston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Houston about 11% 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.