Home & Repair, California
Carpenter cost in San Jose, CA
A typical Carpenter figure in San Jose is about $115 per hour, about 35% above the national figure of $85.
Typical cost
Typical in San Jose
$115
per hour
Fair price range: $61 to $203
- On the low end
- $61
- On the high end
- $203
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Jose. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
What moves the price
- Project complexity
- Custom millwork
- Material grade
- On-site vs shop work
- Finish quality
Ways to pay less
- Have plans ready
- Buy materials yourself
- Combine small jobs
- Ask for a day rate
- Reuse existing trim
Carpenter in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $115 | $61 to $203 |
| National typical | $85 | $45 to $150 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $114 | $61 to $201 |
| San Francisco, CA | $122 | $65 to $215 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $110 | $58 to $194 |
| New York, NY | $112 | $59 to $197 |
| Cambridge, MA | $110 | $58 to $194 |
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Questions people ask
Carpenter in San Jose: what does it cost?
In San Jose, CA, Carpenter typically costs about $115 per hour, with most prices between $61 and $203.
Why is San Jose higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in San Jose, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Jose about 35% 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.