PRICING
How Much to Charge as a Carpenter (2026 Rates)
What carpenters should charge in 2026: hourly rates, job ranges by trade, markup, minimums and how to price carpentry work.
Carpentry spans framing, trim, doors and custom work, and each line carries a different price. Customers compare online, so price inside the real ranges and protect your time with clear minimums.
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Carpenter hourly rate 2026
Carpenters charge $40-$100 per hour in 2026 (average ~$50; journeyman $75-$125). General carpentry runs $569-$2,175, doors $444-$1,697, trim $515-$1,731 and framing $1,528-$6,175.
Hourly rates and job ranges
Carpenters charge $40-$100 per hour in 2026, averaging about $50 with journeyman rates at $75-$125. Job pricing: general carpentry $569-$2,175, doors $444-$1,697, trim $515-$1,731, and framing $1,528-$6,175.
The spread between basic and journeyman rates is real: experienced carpenters charge nearly double because they finish faster and need fewer callbacks.
- Hourly: $40-$100 (avg ~$50; journeyman $75-$125)
- General carpentry: $569-$2,175
- Doors: $444-$1,697
- Trim: $515-$1,731
- Framing: $1,528-$6,175
Markup and quoting strategy
Carpenters mark up materials 20-35% on linear-foot work and 15-30% on projects. Custom work justifies a premium: clients pay for precision, not just hours. Quote flat for defined scopes and hourly only for open-ended repair work where the extent is unknown.
- Materials markup: 20-35% on linear-foot work
- Custom work carries a premium
- Quote flat for defined scopes; hourly for open repairs
Pricing different types of work
Separate rough carpentry (framing, subfloor) from finish carpentry (trim, doors, cabinets) in your quote. Finish work demands higher rates because visible precision and material handling cost more. Show both lines so the customer sees why trim work costs more than framing.