SOC 47-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Carpenters — Missouri
Missouri
At $32,420, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Helpers--Carpenters, 25.9% beneath the national figure of $43,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $32,420, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Helpers--Carpenters, 25.9% beneath the national figure of $43,780. Pay ranges from under $28,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,110 to $42,210.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Missouri ranks number 47th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 733 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 701st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,780 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $29,110 | −33.5% |
| Median (50th) | $32,420 | −25.9% |
| 75th | $42,210 | −3.6% |
| 90th | $45,020 | +2.8% |
| Mean | $36,040 | −17.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $32,420 goes as far as $35,705 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,705US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,420 a year, 25.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,780 to $45,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 47 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $32,420, or $15.59 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 Missouri is 25.9% 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 Missouri earns more than $45,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,780 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Missouri. 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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