Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $42,320 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $49,330
Employed locally 140
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $42,320
    75th
    $44,750
    90th
    $49,330

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 56% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $47,100
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $46,720
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,760
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,330

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,600
    Electricians $54,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,560
    Carpenters $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Raleigh, NC is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.