Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $31,770 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.28
10th percentile $28,730
90th percentile $46,180
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,730
    25th
    $31,770
    50th (median)
    $31,770
    75th
    $37,400
    90th
    $46,180

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 55% 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
    Tulsa, OK $40,250
    Roanoke, VA $38,470
    Oklahoma $35,260

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,640
    Electricians $60,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,720
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Oklahoma City, OK is $15.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.86 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 23.6% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $28,730 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,770.