How much does a helpers--carpenter make in Houston?
$44,600a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.44 an hour or $3,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.44
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $44,600Highest 10%: $56,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 75th | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| 90th | $56,670 | $27.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters.
| Beaumont, TX | $48,250 |
| Austin, TX | $45,650 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,740 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,940 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.44 ($44,600 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $44,600 against $43,780 nationally, 2% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,950, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
35 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--carpenter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,670 or more.
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.