Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Arkansas
$50,500 / year
≈ $4,200 per month · $24.28 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Arkansas · median $48,500
25th percentile
$39,000Average
$50,50075th percentile
$51,000
$39,000Average
$50,50075th percentile
$51,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Helpers–Carpenter salary by state
Alabama$40,500
Alaska$43,000
Arizona$43,000
Arkansas$50,500
California$56,500
Colorado$50,500
Connecticut$53,000
Delaware$37,500
Florida$43,000
Georgia$40,500
Hawaii$47,000
Idaho$42,500
Illinois$47,000
Indiana$44,000
Iowa$43,000
Kansas$41,000
Kentucky$38,000
Louisiana$41,500
Maine$50,500
Maryland$43,500
Massachusetts$48,500
Michigan$45,500
Mississippi$36,000
Missouri$37,500
Montana$47,000
Nebraska$41,000
Nevada$38,000
New Hampshire$55,000
New Jersey$45,500
New Mexico$41,500
New York$49,500
North Carolina$42,000
Ohio$44,000
Oklahoma$38,500
Oregon$47,000
Pennsylvania$44,500
Rhode Island$53,000
South Carolina$37,000
South Dakota$37,000
Tennessee$44,000
Texas$43,500
Utah$36,000
Vermont$48,500
Virginia$45,500
Washington$52,500
West Virginia$37,500
Wisconsin$42,000
About this role
Helpers–Carpenter is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Helpers–Carpenters do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
- Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
- Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
- Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
- Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Critical Thinking Coordination Complex Problem Solving
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Helpers–Carpenter pay by experience level
Entry level$33,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$38,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$45,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$51,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$59,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,700
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Helpers–Carpenter salary by industry
Construction of Buildings
10,950 workers
$46,500Residential Building Construction
8,030 workers
$46,500Specialty Trade Contractors
7,730 workers
$43,500Building Finishing Contractors
4,190 workers
$43,000Nonresidential Building Construction
2,920 workers
$45,500Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
2,490 workers
$45,000Other Specialty Trade Contractors
660 workers
$44,500Administrative and Support Services
510 workers
$43,000Employment Services
490 workers
$43,000Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
440 workers
$51,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Helpers–Carpenter pays 30% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction
Helpers–Electrician$45,500
Helpers–Roofer$47,000
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$51,000
Fence Erector$52,500
Rock Splitters, Quarry$53,500
Construction Laborer$54,000
Floor Sanders and Finishers$54,500
Careers related to Helpers–Carpenter
Helpers–Electrician$45,500
Helpers–Extraction Worker$52,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Helpers–Carpenter make?
The average base salary for a Helpers–Carpenter in the United States is $45,500 per year, or about $21.88 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $38,000 and $51,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?
The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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