Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Pennsylvania

Helpers--carpenters in Pennsylvania earn the most in Pittsburgh (average $43,780 a year) and the least in Scranton ($37,720), across the 4 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $43,180 and the median at $43,880 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh$43,780
Philadelphia$42,380
Lancaster$41,080
Scranton$37,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Pittsburgh	$43,780	$42,210	$36,470	$36,013	95
Philadelphia	$42,380	$41,260	$34,030	$34,931	103
Lancaster	$41,080	$38,780	$31,660	$33,927	98
Scranton	$37,720	$44,710	$22,270	$31,330	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) 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 Pennsylvania

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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