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SOC 47-3012·Construction & Extraction
Helpers--Carpenters
Median wage
$42,075
10-yr outlook
+1.6%by 2032
Openings / year
152
Workers in NY
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How pay grows with experience
Helpers--Carpenters — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $34,032 |
| Median (typical) | $42,075 |
| Experienced | $47,985 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Helpers--Carpenters — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $44,752 |
| New York City | $44,752 |
| North Country | $41,798 |
| Capital Region | $41,595 |
| Long Island | $41,519 |
| Southern Tier | $41,519 |
| Finger Lakes | $41,143 |
| Central New York | $40,933 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Helpers--Carpenters. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44,825 median (+$2,750) · +4.5% by 2032
- Fence Erectors$48,176 median (+$6,100) · +1.1% by 2032
- Helpers--Electricians$50,860 median (+$8,785) · +8.9% by 2032
- Carpet Installers$52,403 median (+$10,328) · −0.9% by 2032
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52,410 median (+$10,334) · +15.6% by 2032
- Highway Maintenance Workers$53,535 median (+$11,459) · +20.4% by 2032
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