Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $60,860 +46.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $78,050
Employed locally 30
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $45,630
    50th (median)
    $60,860
    75th
    $60,870
    90th
    $78,050

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 71% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $50,590

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,410
    Washington $47,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,010

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $113,530
    Carpenters $72,090
    Electricians $108,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,980
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $95,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Kennewick, WA is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Kennewick, WA is 46.3% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,630.