Home & Repair, California

Carpenter cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Carpenter figure in San Francisco is about $122 per hour, about 44% above the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$122

per hour

On the low end
$65
On the high end
$215

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. 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
San Francisco, CA$122
$65 to $215
National typical$85
$45 to $150
San Jose, CA$115
$61 to $203
Sunnyvale, CA$114
$61 to $201
Santa Barbara, CA$110
$58 to $194
New York, NY$112
$59 to $197
Honolulu, HI$121
$64 to $213

Other Home & Repair costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Carpenter in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Carpenter typically costs about $122 per hour, with most prices between $65 and $215.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 44% 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.