Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$43,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $43,780
State Rank
#17 of 47
2,270 employed here

How much do Helpers--Carpenters make in Texas?

Helpers--Carpenters in Texas take home a median of $43,950 annually — roughly $21.13 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $43,780.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $28,490 while the top 10% make $56,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,410 and $48,270 a year.

Helpers--Carpenters salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,490$13.70
25th percentile (early career)$33,410$16.06
50th percentile (median)$43,950$21.13
75th percentile (experienced)$48,270$23.21
90th percentile (top earners)$56,560$27.19

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 17th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($43,950) 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 Texas?
The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Texas is $43,950 per year, or about $21.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,490 at the entry level to $56,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Helpers--Carpenters about 0% more than the national median of $43,780. Texas ranks 17th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Helpers--Carpenters?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $43,950 a year. About 2,270 Helpers--Carpenters are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.