How much does a helpers--carpenter make in California?
$49,890a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in California. That is $23.99 an hour or $4,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.99
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $49,890Highest 10%: $76,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| Median | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| 75th | $64,810 | $31.16 | |
| 90th | $76,080 | $36.58 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,810 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,370 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,090 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,590 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,710 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,040 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--carpenters.
| 3. Connecticut | $50,460 |
| 4. Rhode Island | $50,300 |
| 5. Maine | $50,100 |
| 6. California | $49,890 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $48,130 |
| 8. New York | $47,740 |
| 9. Arkansas | $46,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.99 ($49,890 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,890 against $43,780 nationally, 14% more.
Where does California rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
California ranks 6 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays helpers--carpenters the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $64,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.