Helpers--Carpenter Salary
Helpers--Carpenters earn a median $43,780 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$43,780
$21.05 per hour
Range
$31,660 – $57,670
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
21,680
across the U.S.
Helpers--Carpenter take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$37,357
per year · effective tax rate 14.7%
$3,113Monthly
$1,557Twice a month
$1,437Every 2 weeks
$17.96Hourly
- 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 |
Best cities for helpers--carpenters (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $64,810 | $51,440 | $45,295 | 750 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $44,600 | $38,016 | $38,545 | 740 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $43,740 | $37,325 | $36,206 | 530 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $48,850 | $39,390 | $34,994 | 1,360 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $45,710 | $37,496 | $33,512 | 500 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $44,380 | $36,343 | $33,377 | 630 |
| 7 | Miami, FL | $40,110 | $34,408 | $30,142 | 470 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $64,810
- New York, NY — $48,850
- San Diego, CA — $45,710
- Houston, TX — $44,600
- Washington, DC — $44,380
- Dallas, TX — $43,740
- Miami, FL — $40,110
Helpers--Carpenter salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $58,090 | $48,855 | $42,320 – $61,830 | — |
| Colorado | $50,900 | $41,547 | $41,430 – $54,870 | 200 |
| Connecticut | $50,460 | $41,379 | $41,600 – $60,030 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $50,300 | $41,327 | $47,690 – $56,980 | — |
| Maine | $50,100 | $40,235 | $39,480 – $54,950 | 160 |
| California | $49,890 | $40,575 | $36,690 – $76,080 | 2,670 |
| Massachusetts | $48,130 | $38,666 | $35,190 – $56,160 | 630 |
| New York | $47,740 | $38,558 | $38,850 – $58,210 | 1,110 |
| Arkansas | $46,800 | $38,171 | $33,410 – $74,670 | 100 |
| Washington | $46,060 | $39,189 | $41,990 – $60,040 | 620 |
| Illinois | $45,660 | $36,752 | $31,200 – $59,740 | — |
| Michigan | $44,960 | $36,645 | $34,820 – $53,020 | 230 |
| Ohio | $44,760 | $37,696 | $27,910 – $54,870 | 540 |
| Hawaii | $44,550 | $36,084 | $40,010 – $54,090 | — |
| Vermont | $44,550 | $36,917 | $40,090 – $58,000 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $44,040 | $36,681 | $32,220 – $58,240 | 840 |
| Texas | $43,950 | $37,494 | $28,490 – $56,560 | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,880 | $36,090 | $31,200 – $56,580 | 560 |
| Virginia | $43,730 | $35,617 | $30,460 – $57,140 | 1,200 |
| Oregon | $43,260 | $33,984 | $33,780 – $53,820 | 220 |
| Indiana | $42,940 | $35,445 | $32,900 – $53,460 | 160 |
| Montana | $42,670 | $35,217 | $39,870 – $49,920 | — |
| Idaho | $41,820 | $34,674 | $31,810 – $49,200 | — |
| Arizona | $41,540 | $34,728 | $38,590 – $44,960 | — |
| Louisiana | $40,900 | $34,202 | $22,660 – $52,100 | 860 |
| North Carolina | $40,540 | $33,645 | $29,920 – $48,680 | 650 |
| Florida | $40,220 | $34,497 | $34,160 – $49,450 | 2,120 |
| Georgia | $40,160 | $32,987 | $27,890 – $45,620 | 410 |
| Iowa | $39,830 | $33,322 | $30,730 – $56,390 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $39,790 | $34,151 | $33,410 – $55,450 | 440 |
| Nebraska | $39,670 | $33,129 | $31,990 – $47,290 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $39,480 | $32,946 | $26,750 – $56,880 | 150 |
| Maryland | $39,470 | $32,383 | $31,660 – $54,190 | 580 |
| Alaska | $39,210 | $33,685 | $36,270 – $50,270 | 90 |
| Alabama | $38,930 | $31,779 | $29,610 – $47,730 | 410 |
| Kansas | $38,130 | $31,489 | $29,900 – $49,000 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $38,080 | $31,609 | $29,890 – $45,470 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $37,100 | $31,362 | $32,000 – $53,310 | 50 |
| Nevada | $36,230 | $31,291 | $26,800 – $47,440 | 540 |
| South Carolina | $36,090 | $30,170 | $25,830 – $43,920 | 200 |
| Utah | $35,820 | $30,315 | $26,730 – $53,340 | 330 |
| Kentucky | $35,520 | $29,595 | $25,320 – $42,970 | — |
| Mississippi | $35,360 | $29,909 | $29,120 – $42,670 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $34,700 | $30,061 | $27,420 – $46,370 | 330 |
| Delaware | $33,920 | $28,229 | $31,200 – $45,990 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $33,760 | $28,415 | $29,370 – $47,930 | 320 |
| Missouri | $32,420 | $27,643 | $28,780 – $45,020 | 50 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many helpers--carpenters are there in the U.S.?
About 21,680 people work as helpers--carpenters nationwide.