Helpers--Carpenters pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $19.49 an hour ($40,540 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($43,780). North Carolina ranks 26th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.39 | $29,920 |
| 25% of workers | $17.67 | $36,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.49 | $40,540 |
| 75% of workers | $21.81 | $45,370 |
| 90% of workers | $23.40 | $48,680 |
Helpers--Carpenters pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $43,760 | 150 |
| Winston-Salem | $42,400 | 30 |
| Wilmington | $40,650 | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $37,360 | 150 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
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