Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $47,010 +13% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $57,200
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $57,200
    90th
    $57,200

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,920
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,410
    Washington $47,010

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $76,760
    Construction Laborers $59,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $105,650
    Electricians $101,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Seattle, WA is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.