Helpers--Carpenters Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $37,900 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $24,990
90th percentile $45,350
Employed locally 90
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,990
    25th
    $33,630
    50th (median)
    $37,900
    75th
    $41,000
    90th
    $45,350

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,850
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,490
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,140
    Waco, TX $41,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,060

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,770
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in San Antonio, TX is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in San Antonio, TX is 8.9% below 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $24,990 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,630.