Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $45,760 +10% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $86,060
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $75,100
    90th
    $86,060

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 49% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 51% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $50,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,840
    Construction Laborers $59,540
    Electricians $76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Los Angeles, CA is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.12 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Los Angeles, CA is 10% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.