Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,910 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Portland earn between $39,480 and $50,770.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $50KMedian
- $51K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,440 | $3,953 | $22.81 |
| Median | $49,800 | $4,150 | $23.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,480 | $3,290 | $18.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,770 | $4,231 | $24.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Portland earn about the same as the Maine average ($48,560) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $47,440 | $49,800 | $39,480 | $53,910 | n/a |
| Maine | $48,560 | $50,100 | $39,480 | $54,950 | 160 |
| United States | $44,050 | $43,780 | $31,660 | $57,670 | 21,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Carpenters salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $47,440, a single filer in Portland takes home about $38,765 a year, or $3,230 a month and $1,491 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Is Portland a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.9), so the average $47,440 buys what about $46,575 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$47,310
- Worcester, MA$42,650
- Providence, RI$50,450
- Hartford, CT$49,850
- New Haven, CT$52,920
- Bridgeport, CT$51,320
Highest-paying cities for helpers--carpenters
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,310).
- Los Angeles, CA$62,310
- San Francisco, CA$60,900
- Santa Cruz, CA$58,160
- Wenatchee, WA$52,960
- New Haven, CT$52,920
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Helpers--Carpenters salary in Portland: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Portland?
$22.81 an hour on average, and $23.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Portland?
About $38,765 a year ($3,230 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,440. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,050).
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; area Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
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