Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,620 -43.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.36
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $28,230
Employed locally 70
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $21,840
    50th (median)
    $23,620
    75th
    $28,080
    90th
    $28,230

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $19,760
    Construction Laborers $25,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $29,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $24,660
    Carpenters $27,010
    Electricians $53,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Puerto Rico is $11.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.57 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Puerto Rico is 43.2% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,840.