Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for helpers, construction trades, all other is $19.21 an hour ($39,960 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.

$19.21Median hourly pay
$35,230–$46,700Middle half of workers, yearly
2,190People in this job in Louisiana

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($42,670). Louisiana ranks 21st of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers, construction trades, all other in Louisiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.66$28,420
25% of workers$16.94$35,230
Half of workers (median)$19.21$39,960
75% of workers$22.45$46,700
90% of workers$27.02$56,210

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baton Rouge$45,850980
Lake Charles$40,75090
New Orleans-Metairie$38,520280
Shreveport-Bossier City$38,48090
Monroe$38,40060
Lafayette$35,35080
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux$28,860250

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 Louisiana

JobMedian yearly pay
Helpers--Electricians$38,570
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37,380
Helpers--Carpenters$40,900

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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.