Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $49,150 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $35,290
90th percentile $63,670
Employed locally 140
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,290
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $50,170
    90th
    $63,670

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $50,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $45,760

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Sacramento, CA is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Sacramento, CA is 18.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,290 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.