Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $43,740 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $29,380
90th percentile $58,750
Employed locally 70
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,380
    25th
    $35,030
    50th (median)
    $43,740
    75th
    $56,310
    90th
    $58,750

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 58% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 42% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $42,870
    Michigan $42,870
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $41,600
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $39,970
    Birmingham, AL $39,760
    Wilmington, NC $39,670

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$80,330
    Construction Laborers$51,100
    Carpenters$65,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Detroit, MI is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Detroit, MI is 5.1% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,380 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,030.