Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,950 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Portland earn between $42,780 and $51,200.
- $43K10th
- $43K25th
- $51KMedian
- $51K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,540 | $4,045 | $23.34 |
| Median | $51,200 | $4,267 | $24.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,780 | $3,565 | $20.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,200 | $4,267 | $24.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Portland earn 7% more than the Oregon average ($45,390) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $48,540 | $51,200 | $42,780 | $54,950 | 130 |
| Oregon | $45,390 | $43,260 | $33,780 | $53,820 | 220 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $48,540, a single filer in Portland takes home about $37,811 a year, or $3,151 a month and $1,454 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $41,182 | $3,432 |
| Working in OR | $37,811 | $3,151 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $48,540 buys what about $46,044 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in nearby metro areas
- Olympia, WA$45,670
- Seattle, WA$50,330
- Wenatchee, WA$52,960
- Boise, ID$42,880
- Reno, NV$42,180
- Sacramento, CA$49,950
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 Portland: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Portland?
$23.34 an hour on average, and $24.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Portland?
About $37,811 a year ($3,151 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,540. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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