Helpers--Carpenters Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $42,740 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.55
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $50,980
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $42,740
    75th
    $44,550
    90th
    $50,980

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 42% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 58% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in San Diego, CA is $20.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in San Diego, CA is 2.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.