Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,400 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Huntington earn between $29,790 and $38,400.
- $30K10th
- $30K25th
- $34KMedian
- $38K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,040 | $2,920 | $16.85 |
| Median | $33,590 | $2,799 | $16.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,790 | $2,482 | $14.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,400 | $3,200 | $18.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Huntington earn 3% less than the West Virginia average ($36,150) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $35,040 | $33,590 | $29,540 | $38,400 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $36,150 | $33,760 | $29,370 | $47,930 | 320 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $35,040, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $29,448 a year, or $2,454 a month and $1,133 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $29,820 | $2,485 |
| Working in WV | $29,448 | $2,454 |
| Working in KY | $29,226 | $2,435 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $35,040 buys what about $39,628 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$42,770
- Dayton, OH$46,560
- Roanoke, VA$41,940
- Knoxville, TN$45,190
- Lynchburg, VA$40,600
- Winston-Salem, NC$41,950
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 Huntington: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Huntington?
$16.85 an hour on average, and $16.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Huntington?
About $29,448 a year ($2,454 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,040.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.87, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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