Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $44,280 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $51,480
Employed locally 290
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $41,300
    50th (median)
    $44,280
    75th
    $45,160
    90th
    $51,480

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 47% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 53% 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-South Portland, ME $46,340
    Connecticut $46,090
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $43,750
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,470
    Utah $43,090
    Ogden, UT $42,960

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Salt Lake City, UT is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.78 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 6.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,300.