Helpers--Carpenters pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for helpers--carpenters is $21.03 an hour ($43,730 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($43,780). Virginia ranks 19th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--carpenters in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.65 | $30,460 |
| 25% of workers | $18.79 | $39,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.03 | $43,730 |
| 75% of workers | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| 90% of workers | $27.47 | $57,140 |
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $47,320 | 0 |
| Winchester | $43,490 | 30 |
| Roanoke | $43,330 | 60 |
| Richmond | $42,660 | 280 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $41,810 | 180 |
| Lynchburg | $40,110 | 40 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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