The median annual wage for Helpers--Carpenters in California is $45,760 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,940.
Pay spans roughly $36,950 at the 10th percentile to $84,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.00 per hour. An estimated 2,250 people work as helpers--carpenters in California.
| Median (annual) | $45,760 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.00 |
| 10th percentile | $36,950 |
| 90th percentile | $84,860 |
| Employment | 2,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.