Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $38,220 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $38,580
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $38,220
    75th
    $38,220
    90th
    $38,580

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 50% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 50% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Milwaukee, WI is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.