Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,680 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Raleigh earn between $35,270 and $42,930.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $43K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,130 | $3,261 | $18.81 |
| Median | $37,360 | $3,113 | $17.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,270 | $2,939 | $16.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,930 | $3,578 | $20.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Raleigh earn 3% less than the North Carolina average ($40,420) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $39,130 | $37,360 | $32,030 | $48,680 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $40,420 | $40,540 | $29,920 | $48,680 | 650 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $39,130, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $32,568 a year, or $2,714 a month and $1,253 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $39,130 buys what about $39,865 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 11.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 4th of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($42,720).
- Charlotte$42,720
- Winston-Salem$41,950
- Wilmington$40,320
- Raleigh$39,130
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Raleigh?
$18.81 an hour on average, and $17.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $32,568 a year ($2,714 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,130.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.47, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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