Home & Repair, New Jersey

Carpenter cost in Jersey City, NJ

A typical Carpenter figure in Jersey City is about $106 per hour, about 25% above the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Jersey City

$106

per hour

On the low end
$56
On the high end
$187

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

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
Jersey City, NJ$106
$56 to $187
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Newark, NJ$101
$54 to $178
Elizabeth, NJ$99
$53 to $175
Paterson, NJ$98
$52 to $173
Thousand Oaks, CA$105
$56 to $186
Los Angeles, CA$106
$57 to $188

Other Home & Repair costs in Jersey City

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Jersey City: what does it cost?

In Jersey City, NJ, Carpenter typically costs about $106 per hour, with most prices between $56 and $187.

Why is Jersey City higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Jersey City, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Jersey City about 25% 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.