SOC 47-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Carpenters — New Hampshire
New Hampshire
At $58,090 a year, the median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in New Hampshire sits 32.7% above the national figure of $43,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,090 a year, the median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in New Hampshire sits 32.7% above the national figure of $43,780. Half of workers earn between $48,080 and $59,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,320 and the ninetieth at $61,830.
Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, New Hampshire ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 371st of 631 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,320 | −3.3% |
| 25th | $48,080 | +9.8% |
| Median (50th) | $58,090 | +32.7% |
| 75th | $59,090 | +35.0% |
| 90th | $61,830 | +41.2% |
| Mean | $53,340 | +21.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $58,090 buys what $55,749 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 27.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,749US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,090 a year, 32.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,320 to $61,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 47 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $58,090, or $27.93 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 New Hampshire is 32.7% higher. 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 New Hampshire earns more than $61,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,320 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.
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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