Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $35,850 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $44,880
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $35,850
    75th
    $40,140
    90th
    $44,880

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 38% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 62% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,410
    Washington $47,010

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,350
    Carpenters $66,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Electricians $85,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Olympia, WA is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Olympia, WA is 13.8% 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 Olympia?

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