Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Washington

Helpers--carpenters in Washington earn the most in Wenatchee (average $52,960 a year) and the least in Olympia ($45,670), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $50,800 and the median at $46,060 for 620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in Washington

Wenatchee$52,960
Seattle$50,330
Olympia$45,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wenatchee	$52,960	$52,760	$52,760	$44,733	104
Seattle	$50,330	$46,060	$46,060	$42,620	111
Olympia	$45,670	$41,990	$41,990	$38,876	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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 Washington

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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