Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for helpers, construction trades, all other is $20.51 an hour ($42,670 a year). About 24,770 people work in this job there.

$20.51Median hourly pay
$37,030–$48,880Middle half of workers, yearly
24,770People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for helpers, construction trades, all other in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.82$32,900
25% of workers$17.80$37,030
Half of workers (median)$20.51$42,670
75% of workers$23.50$48,880
90% of workers$28.89$60,080

Best-paying states for helpers, construction trades, all other

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington$61,75060
New York$54,4801,190
Missouri$51,6300
Illinois$49,880160
Iowa$48,430230
California$48,4302,990
Arizona$47,830790
Colorado$47,030310
Wisconsin$46,580100
Vermont$46,09070

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for helpers, construction trades, all other

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -1% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Helpers--Electricians$42,670
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,360
Helpers--Carpenters$43,780
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47,550
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$40,470
Helpers--Roofers$44,160

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.