Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Alabama

Helpers--carpenters in Alabama earn the most in Birmingham (average $42,820 a year) and the least in Montgomery ($37,300), across the 3 Alabama metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $39,370 and the median at $38,930 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in Alabama

Birmingham$42,820
Mobile$39,910
Montgomery$37,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Birmingham	$42,820	$44,120	$38,410	$34,833	92
Mobile	$39,910	$40,010	$37,140	$32,623	88
Montgomery	$37,300	$37,130	$34,490	$30,640	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Carpenters salary in other states

Helpers--Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Alabama

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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