Helpers--Carpenters Salary in New York

Helpers--carpenters in New York earn the most in Kiryas Joel (average $48,740 a year) and the least in Rochester ($42,150), across the 5 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $48,050 and the median at $47,740 for 1,110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in New York

Kiryas Joel$48,740
New York$47,340
Buffalo$43,110
Syracuse$42,670
Rochester$42,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kiryas Joel	$48,740	$49,680	$42,670	$39,267	109
New York	$47,340	$48,850	$38,030	$38,219	113
Buffalo	$43,110	$44,460	$39,740	$35,053	96
Syracuse	$42,670	$40,540	$39,780	$34,723	96
Rochester	$42,150	$41,180	$39,210	$34,334	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Carpenters salary in other states

Helpers--Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
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.

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