Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $41,320 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.87
10th percentile $33,470
90th percentile $49,800
Employed locally 60
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,470
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $41,320
    75th
    $45,470
    90th
    $49,800

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $47,010
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $46,720
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $45,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,650
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,330

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Indianapolis, IN is $19.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.7% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,470 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.