SOC 47-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Carpenters — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in North Port, FL is $43,860 per year, close to the national median of $43,780 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in North Port, FL is $43,860 per year, close to the national median of $43,780 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,860 to $43,860.
Tampa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 337th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,780 | −11.4% |
| 25th | $43,860 | +0.2% |
| Median (50th) | $43,860 | +0.2% |
| 75th | $43,860 | +0.2% |
| 90th | $48,210 | +10.1% |
| Mean | $43,730 | −0.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $44,630 | 350 | |
| 2 | Naples | $42,850 | 50 | |
| 3 | Miami | $40,110 | 470 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $39,480 | 150 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $39,460 | 280 | |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | $39,210 | 90 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $39,090 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $43,860 buys what $42,418 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,418US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,860 a year, 0.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,780 to $48,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tampa, at $44,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $43,860, or $21.09 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 North Port, FL is 0.2% 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 North Port, FL earns more than $48,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,780 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.
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.
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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