Home & Repair, Washington

Carpenter cost in Tacoma, WA

A typical Carpenter figure in Tacoma is about $100 per hour, about 17% above the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Tacoma

$100

per hour

Fair price range: $53 to $176

On the low end
$53
On the high end
$176

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Tacoma. 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
Tacoma, WA$100
$53 to $176
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Everett, WA$100
$53 to $176
Kent, WA$100
$53 to $177
Vancouver, WA$97
$52 to $171
Ann Arbor, MI$92
$49 to $162
Frisco, TX$80
$43 to $141

Other Home & Repair costs in Tacoma

Questions people ask

Carpenter in Tacoma: what does it cost?

In Tacoma, WA, Carpenter typically costs about $100 per hour, with most prices between $53 and $176.

Why is Tacoma higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Tacoma, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Tacoma about 17% 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.