SOC 47-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Carpenters — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME
The median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Portland, ME is $49,800 per year, 13.8% above the national median of $43,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Portland, ME is $49,800 per year, 13.8% above the national median of $43,780. Half of workers earn between $39,480 and $50,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,480 and the ninetieth at $53,910.
Of the 501 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 364th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | −9.8% |
| 25th | $39,480 | −9.8% |
| Median (50th) | $49,800 | +13.8% |
| 75th | $50,770 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $53,910 | +23.1% |
| Mean | $47,440 | +8.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $49,800 goes as far as $51,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,800 a year, 13.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,480 to $53,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $49,800, or $23.94 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 Portland, ME is 13.8% 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 Portland, ME earns more than $53,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,480 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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