Helpers--Carpenters pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $21.13 an hour ($43,950 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($43,780). Texas ranks 17th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.70 | $28,490 |
| 25% of workers | $16.06 | $33,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.13 | $43,950 |
| 75% of workers | $23.21 | $48,270 |
| 90% of workers | $27.19 | $56,560 |
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $48,250 | 90 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $45,650 | 220 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $44,600 | 740 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $43,740 | 530 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $42,320 | 110 |
| Waco | $41,010 | 40 |
| El Paso | $28,940 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $48,900 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $36,610 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $37,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $52,240 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $44,360 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $41,950 |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $37,040 |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | $40,650 |
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