Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $47,610 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $29,040
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 70
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,040
    25th
    $29,470
    50th (median)
    $47,610
    75th
    $53,550
    90th
    $63,850

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 56% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 44% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,390
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $37,280
    Jacksonville, FL $34,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $29,390

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$63,160
    Construction Laborers$51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,980
    Electricians$63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Reno, NV is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Reno, NV is 14.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,040 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,470.