Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,760 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Olympia earn between $41,990 and $53,390.
- $42K10th
- $42K25th
- $42KMedian
- $53K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,670 | $3,806 | $21.96 |
| Median | $41,990 | $3,499 | $20.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,990 | $3,499 | $20.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,390 | $4,449 | $25.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Olympia earn 10% less than the Washington average ($50,800) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $45,670 | $41,990 | $41,990 | $56,760 | n/a |
| Washington | $50,800 | $46,060 | $41,990 | $60,040 | 620 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $45,670, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $38,876 a year, or $3,240 a month and $1,495 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $45,670 buys what about $44,053 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 11.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 3rd of 3 Washington metro areas for this job; Wenatchee pays the most ($52,960).
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 Olympia: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Olympia?
$21.96 an hour on average, and $20.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Olympia?
About $38,876 a year ($3,240 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,670. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.9%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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