Helpers--Carpenters pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $21.10 an hour ($43,880 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($43,780). Pennsylvania ranks 18th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $17.78 | $36,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.10 | $43,880 |
| 75% of workers | $23.05 | $47,940 |
| 90% of workers | $27.20 | $56,580 |
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $44,710 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh | $42,210 | 110 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $41,260 | 340 |
| Lancaster | $38,780 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $59,370 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $41,060 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $41,500 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $82,970 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $38,880 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $42,150 |
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