Helpers--Carpenters Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $56,720 +36.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.27
10th percentile $45,900
90th percentile $74,130
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,900
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $56,720
    75th
    $73,350
    90th
    $74,130

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $50,590

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $45,760

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $80,950
    Construction Laborers $76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,090
    Electricians $93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in San Francisco, CA is $27.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in San Francisco, CA is 36.3% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,900 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.