The median annual wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $43,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,180.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $56,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.94 per hour. An estimated 630 people work as helpers--carpenters in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $43,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.94 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $56,190 |
| Employment | 630 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.