Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,920 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Madison earn between $35,090 and $43,550.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $44K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,450 | $3,288 | $18.97 |
| Median | $35,090 | $2,924 | $16.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,090 | $2,924 | $16.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,550 | $3,629 | $20.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Madison earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($40,340) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $39,450 | $35,090 | $35,090 | $52,920 | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $40,340 | $39,480 | $26,750 | $56,880 | 150 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $39,450, a single filer in Madison takes home about $32,821 a year, or $2,735 a month and $1,262 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $39,450 buys what about $40,550 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 11.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$49,300
- Detroit, MI$41,480
- Dayton, OH$46,560
- Sioux Falls, SD$35,710
- Cincinnati, OH$42,770
- Cleveland, OH$43,350
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 Madison: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Madison?
$18.97 an hour on average, and $16.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Madison?
About $32,821 a year ($2,735 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,450.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
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