Helpers--Carpenter salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A helpers--carpenter earns a median of $43,780 a year ($21.05 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $44,050. About 21,680 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $43,780
- Gross pay
- $1,683.85
- Federal income tax
- −$118.22
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$104.40
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$24.42
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,436.82
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $43,780
- Federal
- $3,074
- FICA
- $3,349
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $37,357
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Helpers--Carpenters. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-3012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--carpenter make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.05; the average is $21.18.
What is the salary range for a helpers--carpenter?
The bottom 10% earn under $31,660 and the top 10% earn over $57,670 a year.
How much is $43,780 after taxes?
About $37,357 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $36,054 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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