Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,750 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Washington earn between $39,470 and $51,100.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $51K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,200 | $3,850 | $22.21 |
| Median | $44,380 | $3,698 | $21.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,470 | $3,289 | $18.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,100 | $4,258 | $24.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Helpers--Carpenters salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $46,200, a single filer in Washington takes home about $37,696 a year, or $3,141 a month and $1,450 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $38,018 | $3,168 |
| Working in DC | $37,696 | $3,141 |
| Working in VA | $37,459 | $3,122 |
| Working in MD | $37,319 | $3,110 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $46,200 buys what about $42,430 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 12.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$37,970
- Baltimore, MD$39,530
- Winchester, VA$43,410
- Charlottesville, VA$46,520
- Richmond, VA$43,720
- Lancaster, PA$41,080
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 Washington: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Washington?
$22.21 an hour on average, and $21.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Washington?
About $37,696 a year ($3,141 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,200.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($43,188).
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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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