Helpers--Carpenters Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $43,780 · Median hourly: $21.05 · Employment: 21,680
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | $15.22 |
| 25th | $36,730 | $17.66 |
| Median | $43,780 | $21.05 |
| 75th | $49,400 | $23.75 |
| 90th | $57,670 | $27.73 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-3012
- Total U.S. employment: 21,680
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
At $21.05 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $43,784 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $43,780.
Helpers--Carpenters Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,930 | $18.72 | -11.1% | 410 |
| Alaska | $39,210 | $18.85 | -10.4% | 90 |
| Arizona | $41,540 | $19.97 | -5.1% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $46,800 | $22.50 | +6.9% | 100 |
| California | $49,890 | $23.99 | +14.0% | 2,670 |
| Colorado | $50,900 | $24.47 | +16.3% | 200 |
| Connecticut | $50,460 | $24.26 | +15.3% | 200 |
| Delaware | $33,920 | $16.31 | -22.5% | 190 |
| Florida | $40,220 | $19.34 | -8.1% | 2,120 |
| Georgia | $40,160 | $19.31 | -8.3% | 410 |
| Hawaii | $44,550 | $21.42 | +1.8% | 0 |
| Idaho | $41,820 | $20.10 | -4.5% | 0 |
| Illinois | $45,660 | $21.95 | +4.3% | 0 |
| Indiana | $42,940 | $20.65 | -1.9% | 160 |
| Iowa | $39,830 | $19.15 | -9.0% | 100 |
| Kansas | $38,130 | $18.33 | -12.9% | 80 |
| Kentucky | $35,520 | $17.08 | -18.9% | 0 |
| Louisiana | $40,900 | $19.66 | -6.6% | 860 |
| Maine | $50,100 | $24.09 | +14.4% | 160 |
| Maryland | $39,470 | $18.98 | -9.8% | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $48,130 | $23.14 | +9.9% | 630 |
| Michigan | $44,960 | $21.62 | +2.7% | 230 |
| Mississippi | $35,360 | $17.00 | -19.2% | 140 |
| Missouri | $32,420 | $15.59 | -25.9% | 50 |
| Montana | $42,670 | $20.51 | -2.5% | 0 |
| Nebraska | $39,670 | $19.07 | -9.4% | 50 |
| Nevada | $36,230 | $17.42 | -17.2% | 540 |
| New Hampshire | $58,090 | $27.93 | +32.7% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $44,040 | $21.17 | +0.6% | 840 |
| New Mexico | $37,100 | $17.84 | -15.3% | 50 |
| New York | $47,740 | $22.95 | +9.0% | 1,110 |
| North Carolina | $40,540 | $19.49 | -7.4% | 650 |
| Ohio | $44,760 | $21.52 | +2.2% | 540 |
| Oklahoma | $38,080 | $18.31 | -13.0% | 150 |
| Oregon | $43,260 | $20.80 | -1.2% | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,880 | $21.10 | +0.2% | 560 |
| Rhode Island | $50,300 | $24.18 | +14.9% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $36,090 | $17.35 | -17.6% | 200 |
| South Dakota | $34,700 | $16.68 | -20.7% | 330 |
| Tennessee | $39,790 | $19.13 | -9.1% | 440 |
| Texas | $43,950 | $21.13 | +0.4% | 2,270 |
| Utah | $35,820 | $17.22 | -18.2% | 330 |
| Vermont | $44,550 | $21.42 | +1.8% | 200 |
| Virginia | $43,730 | $21.03 | -0.1% | 1,200 |
| Washington | $46,060 | $22.14 | +5.2% | 620 |
| West Virginia | $33,760 | $16.23 | -22.9% | 320 |
| Wisconsin | $39,480 | $18.98 | -9.8% | 150 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for helpers--carpenters?
The median annual wage for helpers--carpenters is $43,780 ($21.05 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays helpers--carpenters the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many helpers--carpenters are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 21,680 helpers--carpenters employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do helpers--carpenters make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.05. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.