How much does a helpers--carpenter make in Washington?
$44,380a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $21.34 an hour or $3,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.34
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $44,380Highest 10%: $57,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $44,380 | $21.34 | |
| 75th | $51,100 | $24.57 | |
| 90th | $57,750 | $27.76 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for helpers--carpenters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $21.34 ($44,380 a year).
Do helpers--carpenters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $44,380 against $43,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Washington rank for helpers--carpenter pay?
38 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--carpenter make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,750 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.