Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $36,920 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $40,730
Employed locally 60
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,470
    50th (median)
    $36,920
    75th
    $36,920
    90th
    $40,730

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 46% 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
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $48,610
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,680
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $44,880
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $43,750
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,470

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Albuquerque, NM is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11.3% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,470.