How much does a helpers--carpenter make in Richmond?
$42,660a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,555 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,020Median: $42,660Highest 10%: $57,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,020 | $15.88 | |
| 25th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| Median | $42,660 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 90th | $57,140 | $27.47 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters.
| Charlottesville, VA | $47,320 |
| Washington, DC | $44,380 |
| Roanoke, VA | $43,330 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $41,810 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $20.51 ($42,660 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $42,660 against $43,780 nationally, 3% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $43,730, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
51 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--carpenter make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,140 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.