SOC 47-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Carpenters — Florida
Florida · 8 metro areas compared
In Florida the median wage is $40,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Florida the median wage is $40,220. That is 8.1% lower than the national median of $43,780. Pay ranges from under $34,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,270 to $46,280.
The area has 2,120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Florida ranks number 27th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Tampa records the highest median at $44,630. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 619th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,160 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $36,270 | −17.2% |
| Median (50th) | $40,220 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $46,280 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $49,450 | +13.0% |
| Mean | $41,750 | −4.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $44,630 | 350 | |
| 2 | North Port | $43,860 | — | |
| 3 | Naples | $42,850 | 50 | |
| 4 | Miami | $40,110 | 470 | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $39,480 | 150 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $39,460 | 280 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $39,210 | 90 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $39,090 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $40,220 buys what $38,897 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,897US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,220 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,160 to $49,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tampa, at $44,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Florida?
The median annual wage is $40,220, or $19.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $43,780, so pay in Florida is 8.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $49,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tampa, at $44,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,120 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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