Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $34,220 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.45
10th percentile $28,770
90th percentile $44,880
Employed locally 160
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,770
    25th
    $31,740
    50th (median)
    $34,220
    75th
    $43,010
    90th
    $44,880

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 56% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $48,260
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,410
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $44,720
    Florida $42,740
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,740
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $41,120

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,790
    Electricians $55,880
    Carpenters $48,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Jacksonville, FL is $16.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Jacksonville, FL is 17.7% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $28,770 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,740.