Bar chart showing Helpers--Carpenters salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $41,600, 25th percentile $41,600, median $41,600, 75th percentile $41,600, 90th percentile $41,660. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level helpers--carpenters (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $42K or more, a $60 spread from bottom to top.
The median is $41,600 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,600, and experienced helpers--carpenters can clear $41,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in Montana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,843/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 39.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers--carpenters salary go in Montana?▼
Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers--carpenters salary is worth about $42,887 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--carpenters get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
