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Helpers–Carpenters in Puerto Rico

Considering working as a Helpers–Carpenters in Puerto Rico? Here’s what you need to know. Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist carpenters are classified under “Construction Laborers” (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).

$23,060 Median Annual Wage (Puerto Rico)

$52,288 National Median Annual Wage

1,080 Puerto Rico Employment

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What do Helpers–Carpenters Make in Puerto Rico?

The helpers–carpenters working in Puerto Rico, the median annual wage is $23,060 per year (or roughly $11.09/hour).Pay can range from $20,910 at the 10th percentile to $33,730 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$20,910	$10.05
25th percentile	$22,410	$10.77
Median (50th)	$23,060	$11.09
75th percentile	$27,890	$13.41
90th percentile	$33,730	$16.22

Salary ranges for Helpers--Carpenters in Puerto Rico

The job concentration index in Puerto Rico compared to the national average — is 7.17, meaning that helpers–carpenters are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, helpers–carpenters earn a median of $52,288 per year ($25.14/hour), lower than the Puerto Rico median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 321,022 helpers–carpenters across the United States. In Puerto Rico alone, about 1,080 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 310 helpers–carpenters.

Forecasted number of jobs for Helpers--Carpenters

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Helpers–Carpenters

These are the Puerto Rico metros with the most helpers–carpenters in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	810	$23,320
Aguadilla, PR	100	$22,520
Arecibo, PR	50	$22,960
Mayaguez, PR	40	$23,640

Top States for Helpers–Carpenters Employment

The table below shows the states where the most helpers–carpenters work.

State	Number Employed
Florida	2,480
California	2,250
Texas	2,110
Virginia	1,610
Washington	1,240
Puerto Rico	1,080
Pennsylvania	880
Louisiana	670
Tennessee	630
Utah	620
Arizona	610
North Carolina	590
Georgia	530
New Jersey	430
South Dakota	420
Alabama	400
Ohio	380
Montana	370
Maryland	350
Colorado	310

Highest-Paying States for Helpers–Carpenters

Where helpers–carpenters earn the most: helpers–carpenters.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Hampshire	$49,990
District of Columbia	$48,890
Oregon	$47,020
Washington	$47,010
Connecticut	$46,090
California	$45,760
Rhode Island	$45,760
Colorado	$44,880
Arkansas	$44,520
Virginia	$43,560

Skills

Top helpers–carpenters skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Coordination 3.0 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.0 / 5

Speaking 3.0 / 5

Complex Problem Solving 3.0 / 5

Monitoring 3.0 / 5

Social Perceptiveness 3.0 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Building and Construction 4.6 / 5

Mechanical 4.1 / 5

Mathematics 4.1 / 5

Transportation 4.0 / 5

English Language 3.9 / 5

Customer and Personal Service 3.5 / 5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for helpers–carpenters, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Near Vision 3.4 / 5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.2 / 5

Manual Dexterity 3.2 / 5

Multilimb Coordination 3.1 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 3.1 / 5

Static Strength 3.1 / 5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, helpers–carpenters typically:

Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.
Construct forms and assist in raising them to the required elevation.
Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter.

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Intuit QuickBooks, Linux

Careers similar to helpers–carpenters include:

Also Known As

Beam Builder Helper, Building Carpenter Helper, Cabinetmaker Helper, Carpenter Assistant, Carpenter Helper, Carpenter Mate, Carpenter's Helper, Construction Carpenter's Helper, Cooper Helper, Hammerer Helper, Hardwood Floor Installation Helper, Helper, House Carpenter Helper, Joiner Helper, Shipwright Helper.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 47-3012.00

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