How much does a helpers--carpenter make in Portland?
$51,200a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.62 an hour or $4,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.62
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,780Median: $51,200Highest 10%: $54,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,780 | $20.57 | |
| 25th | $42,780 | $20.57 | |
| Median | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| 75th | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| 90th | $54,950 | $26.42 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.62 ($51,200 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $51,200 against $43,780 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $43,260, so Portland pays 18% more.
Where does Portland rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
6 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--carpenter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,950 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.