Yes, you can make 100K as a carpenter, meaning over $100,000 per year, though it typically requires experience, specialization, location in high-cost areas, union membership, overtime, or owning your own business, as average carpenters earn less. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, median carpenter income is $50,000 to $60,000, but top 10 percent earn over $90,000, and many reach six figures through various paths. Union commercial carpenters in high-paying cities like San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Boston, Seattle, Chicago, and Hawaii earn $45 to $60 per hour plus benefits and overtime, which can push annual earnings to $100,000 to $130,000, especially on prevailing wage government projects that pay more. Specializations that command six figures include finish carpenters and trim carpenters doing high-end custom homes, cabinetmakers building custom kitchens and built-ins, and industrial carpenters on large commercial and infrastructure projects. Self-employed remodeling contractors and general contractors in affluent suburbs who charge $50 to $100 per hour can net $100,000 to $150,000 after expenses for tools, insurance, and taxes by doing kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, and additions. Factors helping reach 100K include 5 to 10 years experience, strong portfolio, business skills for estimating and client management, certifications, and working 50 hours per week with overtime. While entry-level apprentices earn $18 to $25 per hour, with dedication and specialization making 100K as carpenter is achievable.
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