Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $44,780 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $56,650
Employed locally 70
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $37,660
    50th (median)
    $44,780
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $56,650

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 46% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,090
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,760
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $43,120
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $42,870
    Florida $42,740
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $40,570

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,930
    Carpenters $47,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,920
    Electricians $60,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Boise City, ID is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Boise City, ID is 7.6% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,660.