Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Aguadilla
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $29,280 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Aguadilla earn between $22,370 and $26,000.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $23KMedian
- $26K75th
- $29K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $24,400 | $2,033 | $11.73 |
| Median | $22,940 | $1,912 | $11.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,370 | $1,864 | $10.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $26,000 | $2,167 | $12.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Aguadilla vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Aguadilla earn 8% less than the Puerto Rico average ($26,390) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -48% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguadilla | $24,400 | $22,940 | $21,840 | $29,280 | 130 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,390 | $24,530 | $22,240 | $34,180 | 1,410 |
| 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.
Is Aguadilla a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Aguadilla ($26,480). A typical home costs $120,000, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Aguadilla ranks 4th of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($27,050).
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 Aguadilla: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Aguadilla?
$11.73 an hour on average, and $11.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Aguadilla?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Aguadilla than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% 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 Aguadilla, PR (10380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 18.62, this job is 18.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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