Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,860 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Charlotte earn between $37,570 and $48,540.
- $29K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $49K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,720 | $3,560 | $20.54 |
| Median | $43,760 | $3,647 | $21.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,570 | $3,131 | $18.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,540 | $4,045 | $23.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Charlotte earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($40,420) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $42,720 | $43,760 | $28,940 | $58,860 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $40,420 | $40,540 | $29,920 | $48,680 | 650 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $42,720, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $35,310 a year, or $2,942 a month and $1,358 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $35,939 | $2,995 |
| Working in NC | $35,310 | $2,942 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $42,720 buys what about $43,884 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 1st of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlotte$42,720
- Winston-Salem$41,950
- Wilmington$40,320
- Raleigh$39,130
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Charlotte?
$20.54 an hour on average, and $21.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $35,310 a year ($2,942 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,720.
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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