Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $42,870 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.61
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $61,650
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $42,870
    50th (median)
    $42,870
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $61,650

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 47% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $43,740
    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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,340
    Carpenters $59,170
    Electricians $62,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Grand Rapids, MI is $20.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.64 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 3.1% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,870.