Helpers--Carpenters pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $23.49 an hour ($48,850 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($43,780). It is 2% higher than the New York median ($47,740).
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.49 | $32,220 |
| 25% of workers | $18.28 | $38,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.49 | $48,850 |
| 75% of workers | $26.28 | $54,670 |
| 90% of workers | $28.00 | $58,240 |
Helpers--Carpenters pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $49,680 | 70 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $48,850 | 1,360 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $44,460 | 0 |
| Rochester | $41,180 | 60 |
| Syracuse | $40,540 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $74,300 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $43,870 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $40,970 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $47,800 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $52,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $102,060 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $58,580 |
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