Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary
The median helpers, construction trades, all other salary in the United States is $42,670 per year ($20.51/hour). Salaries range from $32,900 at the entry level to $60,080+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 24,770 helpers, construction trades, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$42,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.51
per hour
Employment
24,770
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,900
25th percentile
$37,030
Median
$42,670
75th percentile
$48,880
90th percentile
$60,080
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary by State
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$28K$62K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$62K
+45%
New York
$54K
+28%
Missouri
$52K
+21%
Illinois
$50K
+17%
California
$48K
+13%
Iowa
$48K
+13%
Arizona
$48K
+12%
Colorado
$47K
+10%
Wisconsin
$47K
+9%
Vermont
$46K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,750 | +44.7% |
| New York | $54,480 | +27.7% |
| Missouri | $51,630 | +21.0% |
| Illinois | $49,880 | +16.9% |
| California | $48,430 | +13.5% |
| Iowa | $48,430 | +13.5% |
| Arizona | $47,830 | +12.1% |
| Colorado | $47,030 | +10.2% |
| Wisconsin | $46,580 | +9.2% |
| Vermont | $46,090 | +8.0% |
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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,580 | +37.3% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $57,680 | +35.2% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $54,830 | +28.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,840 | +26.2% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $51,820 | +21.4% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,650 | +18.7% |
| Rochester, NY | $50,030 | +17.2% |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,540 | +16.1% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $49,290 | +15.5% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,840 | +14.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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