Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $38,980 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $52,810
Employed locally 130
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $38,980
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $52,810

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 40% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 60% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,430
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $37,150

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,120
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,660
    Carpenters $60,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Baltimore, MD is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Baltimore, MD is 6.3% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,980.