Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$40,760
↑ 61.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 61.0% since 2011 ($25,320 → $40,760)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $40,760
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,760 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $40,220 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $37,820 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $36,690 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | $33,360 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $31,910 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | $30,510 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $29,660 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | $29,270 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | $28,510 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $28,010 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | $26,480 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | $25,610 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $25,320 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.