Helpers--Carpenters Salary: $52,437 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 24,610 helpers--carpenters nationally earn a mean of $52,437. Employment in the series shown rose about 6% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 5.8% annual decline.
Key Statistics
Helpers--Carpenters: what the data shows
Common questions about helpers--carpenters careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a helpers--carpenters?
Helpers--Carpenters is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 47-3012.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 24,610 workers.
What does a helpers--carpenters do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Performing General Physical Activities, Handling and Moving Objects, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a helpers--carpenters make?
BLS national median annual wage: $41,600 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $52,437 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,036 |
| 25th percentile | $43,996 |
| Median (50th) | $47,105 |
| 75th percentile | $54,259 |
| 90th percentile | $87,354 |
What education do you need?
For Helpers--Carpenters, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Monitoring, and knowledge areas including Building and Construction, Mechanical, Mathematics, Transportation. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is helpers--carpenters in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 5.8% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -25.9%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -45.1%.
Current U.S. headcount: 24,610.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do helpers--carpenterss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 24,610 | 20.1% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 24,500 | 20.1% |
| Construction | 21,790 | 17.8% |
| Construction of Buildings | 14,500 | 11.9% |
| Residential Building Construction | 10,710 | 8.8% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 6,830 | 5.6% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Helpers--Carpenters in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Helpers--Carpenters workforce.
Employment Over Time
24,610 Workforce in 2023
The Helpers--Carpenters workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Helpers--Carpenters.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$52,437 Average Wage
In 2023, Helpers--Carpenters earned an average of $52,437.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Helpers--Carpenters.
Salary distribution for Helpers--Carpenters.
Employment Growth Projections
-5.8% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
5,187 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -25.9%
3,844 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -45.1%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Helpers--Carpenters.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Helpers--Carpenters and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Helpers--Carpenters employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Helpers--Carpenters.
Wage Trends by Industry
6.0% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Helpers--Carpenters.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Helpers--Carpenters.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- FL: 2,480 employees, $41,770 avg wage
- CA: 2,250 employees, $50,940 avg wage
- TX: 2,110 employees, $40,000 avg wage
- VA: 1,610 employees, $41,370 avg wage
- WA: 1,240 employees, $46,230 avg wage
- PA: 880 employees, $41,190 avg wage
- LA: 670 employees, $39,430 avg wage
- TN: 630 employees, $39,150 avg wage
- UT: 620 employees, $42,800 avg wage
- AZ: 610 employees, $41,260 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Helpers--Carpenters.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 850 employees, $43,060 avg wage
- San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR: 810 employees, $25,590 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 630 employees, $43,180 avg wage
- Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC: 540 employees, $42,420 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 480 employees, $42,750 avg wage
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ: 470 employees, $42,050 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 440 employees, $38,690 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 410 employees, $40,520 avg wage
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL: 380 employees, $43,530 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 370 employees, $41,620 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Helpers--Carpenters.
Diversity
Demographic information on Helpers--Carpenters in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Helpers--Carpenters in 2023 was 24,610 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Helpers--Carpenters.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Helpers--Carpenters.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Helpers--Carpenters.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Helpers--Carpenters in 2023 were Business Administration, Carpentry, Construction Management.
Common majors for Helpers--Carpenters.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Helpers--Carpenters workers.
Education level distribution for Helpers--Carpenters.
Skills
Helpers--Carpenters need many skills, but most especially Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Active Listening.
Required skills for Helpers--Carpenters.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Helpers--Carpenters.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Helpers--Carpenters include Building and Construction, Mechanical, Mathematics, Transportation, English Language.
Knowledge areas required for Helpers--Carpenters.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Helpers--Carpenters include Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Static Strength, Multilimb Coordination.
Required abilities for Helpers--Carpenters.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Helpers--Carpenters.
Daily Activities
Helpers--Carpenters spend their time on activities such as Performing General Physical Activities, Handling and Moving Objects, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems.
Most important work activities for Helpers--Carpenters.
About
Helpers--Carpenters
The average yearly wage for Helpers--Carpenters was $52,437 in 2023.
SOC Code
47-3012 - Helpers--Carpenters
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Helpers--Carpenters reports an average salary of $52,437.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 24,610 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -5.8%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.