Carpenter Salary in Mexico

Carpenter pay in Mexico: Monterrey leads, Guadalajara trails

The Mexico national median for a carpenter is $511,000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $353,000 in Guadalajara to $364,000 in Monterrey (1×).

Carpenters build and repair structures and fixtures from wood and other materials. Common screening skills include Framing, Finishing, Blueprints, and Tools.

A modeled national band runs about $350,000–$707,700 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Mexican city.

Monterrey sits -29% vs the national median; Guadalajara sits -31%. Relocating inside Mexico for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Mexico shows about 3.8% CPI in 2025. A carpenter raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Plumber, Chef, and Welder.