Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $40,250 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $46,710
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $40,250
    75th
    $46,600
    90th
    $46,710

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 41% 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
    Roanoke, VA $38,470
    Oklahoma $35,260
    Oklahoma City, OK $31,770

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,210
    Carpenters $48,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Tulsa, OK is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Tulsa, OK is 3.2% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.