Helpers--Carpenters pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $21.05 an hour ($43,780 a year). About 21,680 people work in this job there.
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.22 | $31,660 |
| 25% of workers | $17.66 | $36,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.05 | $43,780 |
| 75% of workers | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| 90% of workers | $27.73 | $57,670 |
Best-paying states for helpers--carpenters
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $58,090 | 0 |
| Colorado | $50,900 | 200 |
| Connecticut | $50,460 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $50,300 | 0 |
| Maine | $50,100 | 160 |
| California | $49,890 | 2,670 |
| Massachusetts | $48,130 | 630 |
| New York | $47,740 | 1,110 |
| Arkansas | $46,800 | 100 |
| Washington | $46,060 | 620 |
Pay by state
- California · $49,890
- Florida · $40,220
- Louisiana · $40,900
- Maryland · $39,470
- Massachusetts · $48,130
- Nevada · $36,230
- New Jersey · $44,040
- New York · $47,740
- North Carolina · $40,540
- Ohio · $44,760
- Pennsylvania · $43,880
- Texas · $43,950
- Virginia · $43,730
- Washington · $46,060
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--carpenters
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
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