Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $35,250 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $43,660
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $35,250
    75th
    $37,930
    90th
    $43,660

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 41% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 59% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,760
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,490
    Winston-Salem, NC $42,400
    Wilmington, NC $39,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,430

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Madison, WI is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Madison, WI is 15.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.