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Carpenter Salary in Japan

Carpenters build and repair structures and fixtures from wood and other materials. The Japan median is $57,944 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$57,944
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,829
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$57,944
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$27.86
varies by city

Carpenter salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$57,944
Sapporo, JP$57,944
Fukuoka, JP$57,944
Kawasaki, JP$57,944
Kobe, JP$57,944
Kyoto, JP$57,944
Saitama, JP$57,944
Hiroshima, JP$57,944
Sendai, JP$57,944
Tokyo, JP$43,983
Osaka, JP$35,026
Nagoya, JP$32,864

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make in Japan?
The national median carpenter salary in Japan is about ￥9,380,000 per year (￥781,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥5,320,000 to ￥9,380,000.
Which Japan city pays carpenters the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥9,380,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays carpenters the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥5,320,000 per year for a carpenter.
What is the typical salary range for a carpenter in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, carpenter pay commonly spans from about ￥3,760,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥12,991,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have carpenter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes carpenter pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is carpenter in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Chef.