SOC 47-3019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
Median pay for this occupation in Cedar Rapids, IA comes to $48,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,670 by 13.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Cedar Rapids, IA comes to $48,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $42,670 by 13.0%. Pay ranges from under $38,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,100 to $48,220.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.17 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 391 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 263rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,830 | −9.0% |
| 25th | $48,100 | +12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,220 | +13.0% |
| 75th | $48,220 | +13.0% |
| 90th | $48,430 | +13.5% |
| Mean | $47,140 | +10.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cedar Rapids run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $48,220 goes as far as $54,920 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,920US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,220 a year, 13.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,830 to $48,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median annual wage is $48,220, or $23.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,670, so pay in Cedar Rapids, IA is 13.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cedar Rapids, IA earns more than $48,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Cedar Rapids, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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