How much does a helpers--carpenter make in New Jersey?
$44,040a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in New Jersey. That is $21.17 an hour or $3,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.17
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $44,040Highest 10%: $58,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $44,040 | $21.17 | |
| 75th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| 90th | $58,240 | $28.00 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $48,850 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $44,830 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $41,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--carpenters.
| 13. Ohio | $44,760 |
| 14. Hawaii | $44,550 |
| 15. Vermont | $44,550 |
| 16. New Jersey | $44,040 |
| 17. Texas | $43,950 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $43,880 |
| 19. Virginia | $43,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.17 ($44,040 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $44,040 against $43,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 47 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays helpers--carpenters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $48,850 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.