Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $50,540 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $59,300
Employed locally 40
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $42,220
    50th (median)
    $50,540
    75th
    $55,650
    90th
    $59,300

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 46% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760
    New Haven, CT $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    District of Columbia $48,890
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,090
    Connecticut $46,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,630

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,750
    Electricians $76,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,520
    Carpenters $64,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Hartford, CT is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Hartford, CT is 21.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,220.