Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $47,410 +14% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $48,170
Employed locally 380
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $38,950
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $48,170

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 67% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 33% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $44,720
    Florida $42,740
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,740
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $41,120
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $40,570

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,320
    Electricians $53,790
    Carpenters $49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Tampa, FL is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Tampa, FL is 14% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,950.