Helpers--Carpenters pay in California
In California, the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $23.99 an hour ($49,890 a year). About 2,670 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($43,780). California ranks 6th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.64 | $36,690 |
| 25% of workers | $20.75 | $43,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.99 | $49,890 |
| 75% of workers | $31.16 | $64,810 |
| 90% of workers | $36.58 | $76,080 |
Helpers--Carpenters pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $64,810 | 750 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $62,370 | 340 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $59,090 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $50,590 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $45,710 | 500 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $45,040 | 190 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $44,300 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,150 | 250 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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