Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $46,390 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $52,500
Employed locally 140
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $42,510
    50th (median)
    $46,390
    75th
    $52,500
    90th
    $52,500

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 55% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    District of Columbia $48,890
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,010
    Connecticut $46,090

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Denver, CO is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Denver, CO 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,510.