Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,470 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Oklahoma City earn between $38,080 and $41,980.
- $33K10th
- $38K25th
- $38KMedian
- $42K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,020 | $3,335 | $19.24 |
| Median | $38,380 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,080 | $3,173 | $18.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,980 | $3,498 | $20.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Oklahoma City earn 8% more than the Oklahoma average ($36,980) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $40,020 | $38,380 | $32,670 | $45,470 | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $36,980 | $38,080 | $29,890 | $45,470 | 150 |
| 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $40,020, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $33,081 a year, or $2,757 a month and $1,272 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $40,020 buys what about $44,266 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other Oklahoma cities
Oklahoma City ranks 1st of 2 Oklahoma metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Oklahoma City$40,020
- Tulsa$36,300
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 Oklahoma City: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$19.24 an hour on average, and $18.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $33,081 a year ($2,757 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,020.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
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