Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $43,100 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.72
10th percentile $30,730
90th percentile $49,880
Employed locally 230
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,730
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $43,100
    75th
    $46,740
    90th
    $49,880

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 49% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $46,720
    Charlottesville, VA $46,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,560
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,490

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,720
    Electricians $60,200
    Carpenters $49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Richmond, VA is $20.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Richmond, VA is 3.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $30,730 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.