Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $44,160 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.23
10th percentile $26,110
90th percentile $51,000
Employed locally 80
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,110
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $44,160
    75th
    $48,390
    90th
    $51,000

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 64% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 36% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $45,690
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,330
    Ohio $42,920
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $33,590

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,470
    Electricians$65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,090
    Carpenters$59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Cleveland, OH is $21.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Cleveland, OH is 6.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $26,110 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.