Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Oklahoma

Helpers--carpenters in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $40,020 a year) and the least in Tulsa ($36,300), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $36,980 and the median at $38,080 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$40,020
Tulsa$36,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$40,020	$38,380	$38,080	$33,081	90
Tulsa	$36,300	$33,990	$31,660	$30,259	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Carpenters salary in other states

Helpers--Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

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.
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.

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