Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $46,850 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $37,220
90th percentile $47,320
Employed locally 90
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,220
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $47,160
    90th
    $47,320

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 28% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,650
    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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,420
    Electricians $59,230
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,320
    Carpenters $50,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Beaumont, TX is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Beaumont, TX is 12.6% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,220 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.