Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $21,740 -47.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.45
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $46,670
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $21,740
    50th (median)
    $21,740
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $46,670

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 34% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 66% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $48,260
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,490
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $41,120
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $40,690
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $39,970

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,380
    Carpenters$58,280
    Electricians$65,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,310
    Highway Maintenance Workers$47,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Scranton, PA is $10.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.94 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Scranton, PA is 47.7% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,740.