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Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in California
- Los Angeles$62,310
- San Francisco$60,900
- Santa Cruz$58,160
- Sacramento$49,950
- Stockton$47,950
- Oxnard$47,610
- San Diego$45,590
- Riverside$45,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $62,310 | $64,810 | $45,010 | $50,315 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $60,900 | $62,370 | $49,140 | $49,267 | 116 |
| Santa Cruz | $58,160 | $59,090 | $59,090 | $47,229 | 110 |
| Sacramento | $49,950 | $45,040 | $43,630 | $41,125 | 107 |
| Stockton | $47,950 | $50,590 | $41,600 | $39,638 | 105 |
| Oxnard | $47,610 | $44,300 | $44,300 | $39,386 | 111 |
| San Diego | $45,590 | $45,710 | $37,870 | $37,852 | 112 |
| Riverside | $45,340 | $43,150 | $38,980 | $37,661 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other states
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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