Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $40,630 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $33,310
90th percentile $49,130
Employed locally 70
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,310
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $40,630
    75th
    $41,290
    90th
    $49,130

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 47% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Bend, OR $58,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760
    New Haven, CT $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,470
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $41,600
    Rochester, NY $39,970
    Syracuse, NY $39,760

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,560
    Carpenters $61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,800
    Electricians $72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Albany, NY is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Albany, NY is 2.3% below the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Carpenters in Albany?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,310 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.