Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,010 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Philadelphia earn between $34,030 and $47,750.
- $31K10th
- $34K25th
- $41KMedian
- $48K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,380 | $3,532 | $20.38 |
| Median | $41,260 | $3,438 | $19.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,030 | $2,836 | $16.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,750 | $3,979 | $22.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Philadelphia earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($43,180) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $42,380 | $41,260 | $31,200 | $52,010 | 340 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,180 | $43,880 | $31,200 | $56,580 | 560 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $42,380, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $34,931 a year, or $2,911 a month and $1,344 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $35,439 | $2,953 |
| Working in PA | $34,931 | $2,911 |
| Working in DE | $34,447 | $2,871 |
| Working in MD | $34,431 | $2,869 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $42,380 buys what about $41,325 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 2nd of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Pittsburgh pays the most ($43,780).
- Pittsburgh$43,780
- Philadelphia$42,380
- Lancaster$41,080
- Scranton$37,720
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Philadelphia?
$20.38 an hour on average, and $19.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $34,931 a year ($2,911 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,380. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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