Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other earn a median $42,670 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$42,670
$20.51 per hour
Range
$32,900 – $60,080
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
24,770
across the U.S.
▲4.7%
Pay trend: The median for helpers, construction trades, all other in the U.S. rose from $40,760 (May 2024) to $42,670 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.3%.
What helpers, construction trades, all other do
All construction trades helpers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -1.0% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,300
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of helpers, construction trades, all other is projected to shrink 1.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$36,465
per year · effective tax rate 14.5%
$3,039Monthly
$1,519Twice a month
$1,403Every 2 weeks
$17.53Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,940
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,646
- Medicare (1.45%)$619
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,465
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,900 | $15.82 | $28,615 |
| 25th percentile | $37,030 | $17.80 | $31,934 |
| Median (50th) | $42,670 | $20.51 | $36,465 |
| 75th percentile | $48,880 | $23.50 | $41,455 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,080 | $28.88 | $50,454 |
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,750 | −5.0% | $51,796 | $42,290 – $76,270 | 60 |
| New York | $54,480 | −18.1% | $43,610 | $39,470 – $103,830 | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $51,630 | −19.6% | $42,175 | $39,040 – $76,560 | — |
| Illinois | $49,880 | +19.5% | $39,934 | $34,250 – $84,410 | 160 |
| California | $48,430 | +3.8% | $39,509 | $38,160 – $67,890 | 2,990 |
| Iowa | $48,430 | +6.3% | $39,905 | $34,820 – $53,440 | 230 |
| Arizona | $47,830 | +2.6% | $39,624 | $37,370 – $59,710 | 790 |
| Colorado | $47,030 | +0.0% | $38,608 | $40,540 – $58,030 | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $46,580 | +18.4% | $38,339 | $27,620 – $53,340 | 100 |
| Vermont | $46,090 | +7.8% | $38,103 | $41,120 – $59,740 | 70 |
| Alaska | $45,860 | +6.8% | $39,029 | $31,200 – $69,280 | 90 |
| Ohio | $44,870 | +4.8% | $37,781 | $36,270 – $65,240 | 430 |
| Massachusetts | $44,720 | +7.5% | $36,097 | $38,830 – $60,140 | 120 |
| Maryland | $44,360 | +6.3% | $36,080 | $36,470 – $60,860 | 1,480 |
| Indiana | $43,860 | +10.9% | $36,157 | $32,700 – $52,900 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $43,680 | +8.3% | $35,866 | $36,240 – $54,660 | 50 |
| Virginia | $42,310 | +2.1% | $34,557 | $35,880 – $50,600 | 550 |
| Oregon | $41,410 | −2.7% | $32,659 | $33,280 – $59,740 | 270 |
| New Jersey | $41,080 | −9.0% | $34,466 | $35,340 – $69,610 | 420 |
| Texas | $40,610 | +3.7% | $34,810 | $33,770 – $49,150 | 5,060 |
| Louisiana | $39,960 | −0.6% | $33,475 | $28,420 – $56,210 | 2,190 |
| Georgia | $39,890 | +0.7% | $32,784 | $29,070 – $63,790 | 1,320 |
| Michigan | $39,840 | +3.5% | $32,749 | $30,080 – $57,420 | 320 |
| Florida | $39,500 | +5.1% | $33,918 | $32,930 – $56,310 | 2,280 |
| Idaho | $39,240 | — | $32,738 | $37,310 – $46,590 | 90 |
| Montana | $38,550 | +11.8% | $32,100 | $22,850 – $49,350 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $38,480 | +0.2% | $32,072 | $28,500 – $51,200 | 550 |
| Mississippi | $38,300 | +17.4% | $32,154 | $27,390 – $48,420 | 130 |
| Connecticut | $37,990 | −8.7% | $31,920 | $36,880 – $43,860 | 170 |
| South Carolina | $37,990 | +0.8% | $31,583 | $31,200 – $47,700 | 290 |
| Tennessee | $37,730 | −7.8% | $32,496 | $31,800 – $47,180 | 310 |
| Arkansas | $37,440 | −1.2% | $31,016 | $27,530 – $51,990 | 160 |
| Nevada | $37,440 | −10.5% | $32,263 | $27,950 – $45,160 | 350 |
| New Mexico | $37,280 | +1.9% | $31,499 | $35,470 – $41,600 | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,210 | +2.6% | $30,936 | $30,250 – $62,370 | 470 |
| Oklahoma | $35,830 | +2.6% | $29,903 | $30,630 – $61,740 | 150 |
| Nebraska | $35,470 | −1.1% | $29,946 | $31,300 – $58,760 | 50 |
| Kansas | $31,710 | — | $26,674 | $19,550 – $38,580 | 40 |
| Hawaii | $30,900 | +4.4% | $26,057 | $29,880 – $53,560 | 190 |
| Utah | $28,120 | −22.9% | $24,467 | $27,490 – $53,720 | 180 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--Electrician | $42,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $42,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Helpers--Carpenter | $43,780 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Helpers--Roofer | $44,160 | No formal educational credential | -0.1% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $40,470 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $47,550 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $46,960 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Construction Laborer | $47,120 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Helpers--Extraction Worker | $47,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Fence Erector | $47,980 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers, construction trades, all other make?
The national median salary for helpers, construction trades, all other is $42,670 a year ($20.51 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,900 and the top 10% earn over $60,080. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays helpers, construction trades, all other the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $61,750.
How many helpers, construction trades, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 24,770 people work as helpers, construction trades, all other nationwide.