Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $44,460 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $37,870
90th percentile $46,850
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,870
    25th
    $39,740
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $46,300
    90th
    $46,850

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 63% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,470
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $41,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,630
    Rochester, NY $39,970
    Syracuse, NY $39,760

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,850
    Carpenters $59,130
    Electricians $78,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Buffalo, NY is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Buffalo, NY is 6.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,870 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,740.