Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $46,340 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $54,730
Employed locally 100
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $46,340
    75th
    $50,170
    90th
    $54,730

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 48% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,150
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $48,610
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $48,260
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,680
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $44,880

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,540
    Construction Laborers $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Portland, ME is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Portland, ME is 11.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.