Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $38,060 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $24,770
90th percentile $47,670
Employed locally 440
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,770
    25th
    $34,210
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $44,960
    90th
    $47,670

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 56% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,850
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,490
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,140
    Waco, TX $41,010
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,900

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,120
    Electricians$57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,370
    Carpenters$48,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Dallas, TX is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Dallas, TX is 8.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $24,770 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,210.