Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for helpers, construction trades, all other in the U.S. is $42,670 ($20.51 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $42,670
- Mean annual wage
- $45,140
- Median hourly wage
- $20.51
- Employment
- 24,770
24,770 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,900 | $15.82 |
| 25th percentile | $37,030 | $17.80 |
| Median (50th) | $42,670 | $20.51 |
| 75th percentile | $48,880 | $23.50 |
| 90th percentile | $60,080 | $28.89 |
Highest-paying states for helpers, construction trades, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,750 | 60 |
| New York | $54,480 | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $51,630 | — |
| Illinois | $49,880 | 160 |
| California | $48,430 | 2,990 |
| Iowa | $48,430 | 230 |
| Arizona | $47,830 | 790 |
| Colorado | $47,030 | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $46,580 | 100 |
| Vermont | $46,090 | 70 |
Lowest-paying states
- Utah: $28,120 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $30,900 median annual wage
- Kansas: $31,710 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $35,470 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $35,830 median annual wage
About this occupation
All construction trades helpers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 30.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 40.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.0% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Construction Laborers$47,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,920
- Electricians$63,190
- Carpenters$60,580
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,850
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,800
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,400
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57,020
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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