Helper, Construction Trades, All Other Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$42,670
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$20.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$60,080
entry level starts ~$32,900
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 25,000 employed

How much does a Helper, Construction Trades, All Other make?

The median pay for a Helper, Construction Trades, All Other in the United States is $42,670 per year — about $20.51 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $32,900, while the most experienced Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in the top 10% earn $60,080.

That is $18,720 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Helper, Construction Trades, All Other salary range by percentile

Half of all Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other earn between $37,030 and $48,880 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,900$15.82
25th percentile (early career)$37,030$17.80
50th percentile (median)$42,670$20.51
75th percentile (experienced)$48,880$23.50
90th percentile (top earners)$60,080$28.88

Highest-paying states for Helper, Construction Trades, All Other

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Helper, Construction Trades, All Other pay at $61,750 a year, followed by New York ($54,480) and Missouri ($51,630). At the other end, Utah posts the lowest median at $28,120 — a gap of $33,630 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$61,750$29.69+45%
2New York$54,480$26.19+28%
3Missouri$51,630$24.82+21%
4Illinois$49,880$23.98+17%
5California$48,430$23.28+13%

Workforce and education

About 25,000 people work as Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $45,140 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Helper, Construction Trades, All Other make in the United States?
The median Helper, Construction Trades, All Other salary in the United States is $42,670 per year, or about $20.51 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $32,900, while the top 10% of earners make $60,080 or more.
How does Helper, Construction Trades, All Other pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Helper, Construction Trades, All Other median of $42,670 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other, with a median salary of $61,750 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Helper, Construction Trades, All Other?
Becoming a Helper, Construction Trades, All Other typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other work in the United States?
About 25,000 people were employed as Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.