Median Salary
$43,780
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$21.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$57,670
entry level starts ~$31,660
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 22,000 employed
How much do Helpers--Carpenters make?
The median pay for Helpers--Carpenters in the United States is $43,780 per year — about $21.05 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $31,660, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $57,670.
That is $17,610 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Helpers--Carpenters salary range by percentile
Half of all Helpers--Carpenters earn between $36,730 and $49,400 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,660 | $15.22 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,730 | $17.66 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $43,780 | $21.05 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,400 | $23.75 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,670 | $27.73 |
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Highest-paying states for Helpers--Carpenters
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New Hampshire leads the country for Helpers--Carpenters pay at $58,090 a year, followed by Colorado ($50,900) and Connecticut ($50,460). At the other end, Missouri posts the lowest median at $32,420 — a gap of $25,670 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 47 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
New Hampshire $58,090Colorado $50,900Connecticut $50,460Rhode Island $50,300Maine $50,100California $49,890Massachusetts $48,130New York $47,740Arkansas $46,800Washington $46,060Illinois $45,660Michigan $44,960Ohio $44,760Hawaii $44,550Vermont $44,550New Jersey $44,040Texas $43,950Pennsylvania $43,880Virginia $43,730Oregon $43,260Indiana $42,940Montana $42,670Idaho $41,820Arizona $41,540Louisiana $40,900North Carolina $40,540Florida $40,220Georgia $40,160Iowa $39,830Tennessee $39,790Nebraska $39,670Wisconsin $39,480Maryland $39,470Alaska $39,210Alabama $38,930Kansas $38,130Oklahoma $38,080New Mexico $37,100Nevada $36,230South Carolina $36,090Utah $35,820Kentucky $35,520Mississippi $35,360South Dakota $34,700Delaware $33,920West Virginia $33,760Missouri $32,420
Workforce and education
About 22,000 people work as Helpers--Carpenters in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Helpers--Carpenters make in the United States?
The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in the United States is $43,780 per year, or about $21.05 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $31,660, while the top 10% of earners make $57,670 or more.
How does Helpers--Carpenters pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Helpers--Carpenters median of $43,780 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Helpers--Carpenters the most?
New Hampshire is the highest-paying state for Helpers--Carpenters, with a median salary of $58,090 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Helpers--Carpenters need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Helpers--Carpenters work in the United States?
About 22,000 people were employed as Helpers--Carpenters in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.