Helpers--Carpenters Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $46,990 +13% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $40,820
90th percentile $74,050
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,820
    25th
    $42,110
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $74,050

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 30% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 70% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $45,760

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$95,020
    Carpenters$78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$126,570
    Construction Laborers$71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in San Jose, CA is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in San Jose, CA is 13% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $40,820 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,110.