DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 131 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 24,610 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Helpers--Carpenters
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Decorating, Inc. | $32,157 | 6 | -22.7% |
| 2 | Hernandez Texas Five Star Construction | $31,574 | 10 | -24.1% |
| 3 | MERRIFIELD GARDEN CENTER | $20,717 | 14 | -50.2% |
| 4 | St. Miguel Construction | N/A | 6 | N/A |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $32,926 | -23% | 1 |
| Illinois | $32,157 | -12.3% | 4 |
| Arkansas | $32,000 | -28.1% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $30,950 | -19.3% | 9 |
| Massachusetts | $30,805 | -14.1% | 5 |
| Colorado | $28,246 | -37.1% | 3 |
| New York | $24,066 | -41.1% | 3 |
| Maryland | $19,864 | -49% | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $19,864 | -59.4% | 1 |
| Virginia | $18,658 | -57.2% | 7 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Helpers--Carpenters positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 96% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MERRIFIELD GARDEN CENTER | None | $20,717 |
| Hernandez Texas Five Star Construction | None | $31,574 |
| American Decorating, Inc. | None | $32,157 |
| St. Miguel Construction | Not specified | N/A |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Helpers--Carpenters is Construction at $30,433.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 131 DOL filings, the median salary for a Helpers--Carpenters is $27,040, ranging from $22,776 to $31,283.
The 90th percentile salary is $52,380 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Helpers--Carpenters positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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