Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,700 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Rochester earn between $39,210 and $45,450.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $41KMedian
- $45K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,150 | $3,512 | $20.26 |
| Median | $41,180 | $3,432 | $19.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,210 | $3,268 | $18.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,450 | $3,788 | $21.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Rochester earn 12% less than the New York average ($48,050) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $42,150 | $41,180 | $36,950 | $46,700 | 60 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $42,150, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $34,334 a year, or $2,861 a month and $1,321 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 Rochester a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $42,150 buys what about $43,438 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 5th 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 Rochester: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Rochester?
$20.27 an hour on average, and $19.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Rochester?
About $34,334 a year ($2,861 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,150. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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