Home & Repair, California

Carpenter cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Carpenter figure in Oakland is about $117 per hour, about 38% above the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$117

per hour

Fair price range: $62 to $206

On the low end
$62
On the high end
$206

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$117
$62 to $206
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Irvine, CA$108
$58 to $191
Thousand Oaks, CA$105
$56 to $186
Los Angeles, CA$106
$57 to $188
Arlington, VA$97
$52 to $171
Stamford, CT$99
$52 to $174

Other Home & Repair costs in Oakland

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Carpenter typically costs about $117 per hour, with most prices between $62 and $206.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 38% 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.