Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $45,650 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $29,070
90th percentile $58,440
Employed locally 220
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,070
    25th
    $34,560
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $49,070
    90th
    $58,440

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,490
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,140
    Waco, TX $41,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,900

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,530
    Electricians$59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,280
    Carpenters$49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Austin, TX is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Austin, TX is 9.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,070 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,560.