Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $46,390 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $53,030
Employed locally 50
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $40,330
    50th (median)
    $46,390
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $53,030

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 49% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $46,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,560
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,490
    Richmond, VA $43,100

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,900
    Electricians $62,500
    Construction Laborers $42,970
    Carpenters $53,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Charlottesville, VA is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Charlottesville, VA is 11.5% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,330.