Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $41,010 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.72
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $41,010
Employed locally 40
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,370
    50th (median)
    $41,010
    75th
    $41,010
    90th
    $41,010

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 64% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 36% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,850
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,490
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,140
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,900

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,630
    Electricians $48,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,080
    Carpenters $44,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Waco, TX is $19.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Waco, TX is 1.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,370.