Helpers--Carpenters Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $52,760 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.37
10th percentile $45,440
90th percentile $60,150
Employed locally 40
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,440
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $52,760
    75th
    $60,150
    90th
    $60,150

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 39% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $50,590

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $50,540
    District of Columbia $48,890
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,090
    Connecticut $46,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,630

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$54,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$85,150
    Electricians$75,720
    Carpenters$68,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in New Haven, CT is $25.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.92 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in New Haven, CT is 26.8% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,440 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.