Helpers--Carpenters pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $19.34 an hour ($40,220 a year). About 2,120 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($43,780). Florida ranks 27th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.42 | $34,160 |
| 25% of workers | $17.44 | $36,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.34 | $40,220 |
| 75% of workers | $22.25 | $46,280 |
| 90% of workers | $23.78 | $49,450 |
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $44,630 | 350 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $43,860 | 0 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $42,850 | 50 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $40,110 | 470 |
| Jacksonville | $39,480 | 150 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $39,460 | 280 |
| Port St. Lucie | $39,210 | 90 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $39,090 | 210 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $49,870 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $38,670 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $38,710 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $37,950 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $37,560 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $55,700 |
| Helpers--Roofers | $38,350 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $40,160 |
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