Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,470 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.90
10th percentile $38,770
90th percentile $53,620
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,770
    25th
    $43,470
    50th (median)
    $43,470
    75th
    $46,270
    90th
    $53,620

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $57,620
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,770
    Electricians $67,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Southwest Maine is $20.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Southwest Maine is 4.5% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,770 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,470.