Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $39,330 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $32,000
90th percentile $49,300
Employed locally 150
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,000
    25th
    $35,100
    50th (median)
    $39,330
    75th
    $47,170
    90th
    $49,300

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 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
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $48,260
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,410
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $44,720
    Florida $42,740
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,740
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $41,120

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,240
    Carpenters $47,610
    Roofers $45,000
    Electricians $50,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Cape Coral, FL is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.34 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Cape Coral, FL is 5.5% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,000 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,100.