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How much does a helpers--carpenter make in San Diego?

$45,710a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $21.98 an hour or $3,809 a month.

Hourly
$21.98
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
24 of 95
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,950Median: $45,710Highest 10%: $58,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,950$17.28
25th$37,870$18.21
Median$45,710$21.98
75th$49,890$23.99
90th$58,240$28.00

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters.

Los Angeles, CA$64,810
San Francisco, CA$62,370
Santa Cruz, CA$59,090
Sacramento, CA$45,040
Oxnard, CA$44,300
Riverside, CA$43,150
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$140,300
Insulation Worker$112,300
Construction and Building Inspector$98,580
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$95,850
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$83,670
Sheet Metal Worker$80,080
Taper$76,720
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,400
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$76,290
Electrician$76,160
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $21.98 ($45,710 a year).

Do helpers--carpenters make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $45,710 against $43,780 nationally, 4% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $49,890, so San Diego pays 8% less.

Where does San Diego rank for helpers--carpenter pay?

24 of 95 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--carpenter make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,240 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.