Home & Repair, Virginia

Carpenter cost in Newport News, VA

A typical Carpenter figure in Newport News is about $76 per hour, about 10% below the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Newport News

$76

per hour

Fair price range: $41 to $134

On the low end
$41
On the high end
$134

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Newport News. 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
Newport News, VA$76
$41 to $134
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Norfolk, VA$77
$41 to $135
Hampton, VA$75
$40 to $133
Chesapeake, VA$78
$41 to $137
Allentown, PA$82
$43 to $144
Arlington, TX$74
$39 to $131

Other Home & Repair costs in Newport News

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Newport News: what does it cost?

In Newport News, VA, Carpenter typically costs about $76 per hour, with most prices between $41 and $134.

Why is Newport News lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Newport News, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Newport News about 10% 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.