Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,890 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Winchester earn between $37,440 and $51,380.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $43KMedian
- $51K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,410 | $3,618 | $20.87 |
| Median | $43,490 | $3,624 | $20.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,380 | $4,282 | $24.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Winchester earn about the same as the Virginia average ($43,980) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $43,410 | $43,490 | $31,660 | $54,890 | 30 |
| Virginia | $43,980 | $43,730 | $30,460 | $57,140 | 1,200 |
| 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 Winchester
On the average salary of $43,410, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $35,378 a year, or $2,948 a month and $1,361 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $35,894 | $2,991 |
| Working in VA | $35,378 | $2,948 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $43,410 buys what about $45,008 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 3rd of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($46,520).
- Charlottesville$46,520
- Richmond$43,720
- Winchester$43,410
- Virginia Beach$42,360
- Roanoke$41,940
- Lynchburg$40,600
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 Winchester: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Winchester?
$20.87 an hour on average, and $20.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Winchester?
About $35,378 a year ($2,948 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,410.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Winchester 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 Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.59, this job is 3.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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