Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,070 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $45,240
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $45,070
    75th
    $45,070
    90th
    $45,240

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,430
    Electricians $50,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,560
    Carpenters $44,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Eastern North Carolina is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.22 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Eastern North Carolina is 8.3% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.