SOC 47-3019 · May 2025 · United States
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other across the United States is $42,670 per year, measured over 24,770 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $61,750.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 119.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $61,750 and Utah pays $28,120.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,750 | 60 | |
| 2 | New York | $54,480 | 1,190 | |
| 3 | Missouri | $51,630 | — | |
| 4 | Illinois | $49,880 | 160 | |
| 5 | California | $48,430 | 2,990 | |
| 6 | Iowa | $48,430 | 230 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $47,830 | 790 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $47,030 | 310 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $46,580 | 100 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $46,090 | 70 |
States with the most Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 5,060 | $40,610 | |
| 2 | California | 2,990 | $48,430 | |
| 3 | Florida | 2,280 | $39,500 | |
| 4 | Louisiana | 2,190 | $39,960 | |
| 5 | Maryland | 1,480 | $44,360 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 1,320 | $39,890 | |
| 7 | New York | 1,190 | $54,480 | |
| 8 | Arizona | 790 | $47,830 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 550 | $38,480 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 550 | $42,310 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $58,580 | 1,140 |
| 2 | San Jose | $57,680 | 140 |
| 3 | Chicago | $54,830 | 100 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $53,840 | 310 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City | $51,820 | — |
| 6 | St. Louis | $50,650 | 70 |
| 7 | Rochester | $50,030 | 60 |
| 8 | Cleveland | $49,540 | 70 |
| 9 | Bakersfield | $49,290 | 50 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $48,840 | 1,050 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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