Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $32,060 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.41
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $45,610
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $32,060
    50th (median)
    $32,060
    75th
    $39,960
    90th
    $45,610

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 46% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 54% 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
    Bend, OR $58,070
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $50,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,100
    Oregon $47,020
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,850

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,680
    Electricians $84,440
    Carpenters $59,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Eugene, OR is $15.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Eugene, OR is 22.9% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,060.