Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $44,260 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $32,470
90th percentile $44,460
Employed locally 370
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,470
    25th
    $40,420
    50th (median)
    $44,260
    75th
    $44,440
    90th
    $44,460

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 49% 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
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,100
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,460
    Michigan $42,870
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $29,390

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Atlanta, GA is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Atlanta, GA is 6.4% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,470 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,420.