How much does a helpers--carpenter make in Portland?
$49,800a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.94 an hour or $4,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.94
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 95
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $49,800Highest 10%: $53,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $49,800 | $23.94 | |
| 75th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| 90th | $53,910 | $25.92 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.94 ($49,800 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $49,800 against $43,780 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $50,100, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
10 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--carpenter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,910 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.