Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Helpers--Carpenters in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$41,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.11
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $43,780
State Rank
#23 of 47
state estimate

How much do Helpers--Carpenters make in Idaho?

Helpers--Carpenters in Idaho take home a median of $41,820 annually — roughly $20.11 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $43,780.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $31,810 while the top 10% make $49,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,630 and $45,410 a year.

Helpers--Carpenters salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,810$15.29
25th percentile (early career)$36,630$17.61
50th percentile (median)$41,820$20.11
75th percentile (experienced)$45,410$21.83
90th percentile (top earners)$49,200$23.65

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 23rd out of 47 states and territories for Helpers--Carpenters pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Hampshire$58,090
2Colorado$50,900
3Connecticut$50,460
4Rhode Island$50,300
5Maine$50,100

Working as Helpers--Carpenters in Idaho

Nationally, about 22,000 people work as Helpers--Carpenters in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($41,820) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Helpers--Carpenters make in Idaho?
The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Idaho is $41,820 per year, or about $20.11 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,810 at the entry level to $49,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Helpers--Carpenters about 4% less than the national median of $43,780. Idaho ranks 23rd out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Helpers--Carpenters?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $41,820 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.