Helpers--Carpenter Salary
Helpers--Carpenters earn a median $43,780 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
What helpers--carpenters do
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist carpenters are classified under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -1.7% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 2,000
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of helpers--carpenters is projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Helpers--Carpenter take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,074
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,714
- Medicare (1.45%)$635
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,357
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,660 | $15.22 | $27,619 |
| 25th percentile | $36,730 | $17.66 | $31,693 |
| Median (50th) | $43,780 | $21.05 | $37,357 |
| 75th percentile | $49,400 | $23.75 | $41,873 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,670 | $27.73 | $48,518 |
Helpers--Carpenter salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $58,090 | +16.2% | $48,855 | $42,320 – $61,830 | — |
| Colorado | $50,900 | +13.4% | $41,547 | $41,430 – $54,870 | 200 |
| Connecticut | $50,460 | +9.5% | $41,379 | $41,600 – $60,030 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $50,300 | +9.9% | $41,327 | $47,690 – $56,980 | — |
| Maine | $50,100 | +15.3% | $40,235 | $39,480 – $54,950 | 160 |
| California | $49,890 | +9.0% | $40,575 | $36,690 – $76,080 | 2,670 |
| Massachusetts | $48,130 | +34.2% | $38,666 | $35,190 – $56,160 | 630 |
| New York | $47,740 | +16.8% | $38,558 | $38,850 – $58,210 | 1,110 |
| Arkansas | $46,800 | +5.1% | $38,171 | $33,410 – $74,670 | 100 |
| Washington | $46,060 | −2.0% | $39,189 | $41,990 – $60,040 | 620 |
| Illinois | $45,660 | +24.6% | $36,752 | $31,200 – $59,740 | — |
| Michigan | $44,960 | +4.9% | $36,645 | $34,820 – $53,020 | 230 |
| Ohio | $44,760 | +4.3% | $37,696 | $27,910 – $54,870 | 540 |
| Hawaii | $44,550 | +9.9% | $36,084 | $40,010 – $54,090 | — |
| Vermont | $44,550 | +11.3% | $36,917 | $40,090 – $58,000 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $44,040 | +5.9% | $36,681 | $32,220 – $58,240 | 840 |
| Texas | $43,950 | +10.1% | $37,494 | $28,490 – $56,560 | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,880 | +7.8% | $36,090 | $31,200 – $56,580 | 560 |
| Virginia | $43,730 | +0.4% | $35,617 | $30,460 – $57,140 | 1,200 |
| Oregon | $43,260 | −8.0% | $33,984 | $33,780 – $53,820 | 220 |
| Indiana | $42,940 | +8.0% | $35,445 | $32,900 – $53,460 | 160 |
| Montana | $42,670 | +2.6% | $35,217 | $39,870 – $49,920 | — |
| Idaho | $41,820 | +3.1% | $34,674 | $31,810 – $49,200 | — |
| Arizona | $41,540 | +2.6% | $34,728 | $38,590 – $44,960 | — |
| Louisiana | $40,900 | +6.0% | $34,202 | $22,660 – $52,100 | 860 |
| North Carolina | $40,540 | −4.2% | $33,645 | $29,920 – $48,680 | 650 |
| Florida | $40,220 | −5.9% | $34,497 | $34,160 – $49,450 | 2,120 |
| Georgia | $40,160 | −7.1% | $32,987 | $27,890 – $45,620 | 410 |
| Iowa | $39,830 | +43.1% | $33,322 | $30,730 – $56,390 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $39,790 | −1.0% | $34,151 | $33,410 – $55,450 | 440 |
| Nebraska | $39,670 | +3.4% | $33,129 | $31,990 – $47,290 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $39,480 | +3.3% | $32,946 | $26,750 – $56,880 | 150 |
| Maryland | $39,470 | +1.3% | $32,383 | $31,660 – $54,190 | 580 |
| Alaska | $39,210 | +2.9% | $33,685 | $36,270 – $50,270 | 90 |
| Alabama | $38,930 | +7.6% | $31,779 | $29,610 – $47,730 | 410 |
| Kansas | $38,130 | −6.9% | $31,489 | $29,900 – $49,000 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $38,080 | +8.0% | $31,609 | $29,890 – $45,470 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $37,100 | +2.4% | $31,362 | $32,000 – $53,310 | 50 |
| Nevada | $36,230 | +2.9% | $31,291 | $26,800 – $47,440 | 540 |
| South Carolina | $36,090 | −1.0% | $30,170 | $25,830 – $43,920 | 200 |
| Utah | $35,820 | −16.9% | $30,315 | $26,730 – $53,340 | 330 |
| Kentucky | $35,520 | +5.7% | $29,595 | $25,320 – $42,970 | — |
| Mississippi | $35,360 | −5.4% | $29,909 | $29,120 – $42,670 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $34,700 | +12.7% | $30,061 | $27,420 – $46,370 | 330 |
| Delaware | $33,920 | +4.0% | $28,229 | $31,200 – $45,990 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $33,760 | −6.3% | $28,415 | $29,370 – $47,930 | 320 |
| Missouri | $32,420 | — | $27,643 | $28,780 – $45,020 | 50 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--Roofer | $44,160 | No formal educational credential | -0.1% |
| Helpers--Electrician | $42,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $42,670 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $42,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $40,470 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $47,550 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $46,960 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Construction Laborer | $47,120 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Helpers--Extraction Worker | $47,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Fence Erector | $47,980 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make?
The national median salary for helpers--carpenters is $43,780 a year ($21.05 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,660 and the top 10% earn over $57,670. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--carpenters the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median pay at $58,090.
How many helpers--carpenters are there in the U.S.?
About 21,680 people work as helpers--carpenters nationwide.