Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $37,610 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $32,670
90th percentile $54,220
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,670
    25th
    $32,680
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $48,100
    90th
    $54,220

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 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
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,470
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $40,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,430

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,810
    Carpenters $60,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,880
    Electricians $62,930
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,190
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $55,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Atlantic City, NJ is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.48 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 9.6% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,670 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,680.