Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,850 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Buffalo earn between $39,740 and $46,300.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $44KMedian
- $46K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,110 | $3,592 | $20.73 |
| Median | $44,460 | $3,705 | $21.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,740 | $3,312 | $19.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,300 | $3,858 | $22.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Buffalo earn 10% less than the New York average ($48,050) and about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $43,110 | $44,460 | $37,870 | $46,850 | n/a |
| New York | $48,050 | $47,740 | $38,850 | $58,210 | 1,110 |
| 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 Buffalo
On the average salary of $43,110, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $35,053 a year, or $2,921 a month and $1,348 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $43,110 buys what about $44,979 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 3rd of 5 New York metro areas for this job; Kiryas Joel pays the most ($48,740).
- Kiryas Joel$48,740
- New York$47,340
- Buffalo$43,110
- Syracuse$42,670
- Rochester$42,150
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 Buffalo: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Buffalo?
$20.73 an hour on average, and $21.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $35,053 a year ($2,921 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,110. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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