Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Tampa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,070 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Tampa earn between $36,400 and $49,070.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,640 | $3,553 | $20.50 |
| Median | $44,630 | $3,719 | $21.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,070 | $4,089 | $23.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Tampa vs. Florida and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Tampa earn about the same as the Florida average ($41,750) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $42,640 | $44,630 | $34,820 | $49,070 | 350 |
| Florida | $41,750 | $40,220 | $34,160 | $49,450 | 2,120 |
| United States | $44,050 | $43,780 | $31,660 | $57,670 | 21,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Carpenters salary after taxes in Tampa
On the average salary of $42,640, a single filer in Tampa takes home about $36,441 a year, or $3,037 a month and $1,402 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tampa a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $42,640 buys what about $42,264 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Tampa ($48,940). A typical home costs $360,738, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other Florida cities
Tampa ranks 3rd of 8 Florida metro areas for this job; Sarasota pays the most ($43,730).
- Sarasota$43,730
- Naples$43,720
- Tampa$42,640
- Miami$42,210
- Orlando$41,360
- Port St. Lucie$40,800
- Fort Myers$40,640
- Jacksonville$40,510
Highest-paying cities for helpers--carpenters
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,310).
- Los Angeles, CA$62,310
- San Francisco, CA$60,900
- Santa Cruz, CA$58,160
- Wenatchee, WA$52,960
- New Haven, CT$52,920
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Helpers--Carpenters salary in Tampa: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Tampa?
$20.50 an hour on average, and $21.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Tampa?
About $36,441 a year ($3,037 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,640. Florida has no state income tax.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Tampa than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,050).
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; area Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.75, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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