Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $35,430 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $42,460
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,190
    50th (median)
    $35,430
    75th
    $37,860
    90th
    $42,460

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 38% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 62% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,010
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,760
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,650
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,470
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,470
    Maine $43,470

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,960
    Carpenters $63,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,450
    Electricians $78,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Worcester, MA is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Worcester, MA is 14.8% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,190.