Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $45,760 +10% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $52,840
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $52,840

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    District of Columbia $48,890
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,090
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $45,690
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,140
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $44,260

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $61,620
    Construction Laborers $59,920
    Electricians $71,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Providence, RI-MA is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Providence, RI-MA is 10% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.