Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $49,920 +20% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $40,010
90th percentile $59,320
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,010
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $49,920
    75th
    $50,130
    90th
    $59,320

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 47% 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
    Bend, OR $58,070
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $50,540
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,100
    Oregon $47,020
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,850
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $46,720

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,810
    Construction Laborers $54,070
    Electricians $102,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Portland, OR-WA is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Portland, OR-WA is 20% 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 $40,010 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.