Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Nevada

Helpers--carpenters in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $42,180 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($34,640), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $36,780 and the median at $36,230 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$42,180
Las Vegas$34,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$42,180	$47,430	$37,200	$36,072	101
Las Vegas	$34,640	$36,010	$26,810	$30,013	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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