Helpers--Carpenters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$41,600
↑ 57.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Helpers--Carpenters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Helpers--Carpenters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.6% since 2011 ($26,400 → $41,600)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $41,600
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,600 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $39,380 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $37,490 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $36,690 | +7.0% |
| 2020 | $34,280 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $33,060 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | $30,880 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | $29,860 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $28,810 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $27,890 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | $26,600 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $26,090 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $25,550 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | $26,400 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.