Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $41,740 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $40,450
90th percentile $45,880
Employed locally 470
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,450
    25th
    $40,460
    50th (median)
    $41,740
    75th
    $43,610
    90th
    $45,880

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 49% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 51% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,990
    Electricians $59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,000
    Carpenters $59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Phoenix, AZ is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $40,450 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,460.