SOC 47-3019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — Texas
Texas · 9 metro areas compared
At $40,610, median pay for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Texas tracks the national median of $42,670 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $40,610, median pay for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Texas tracks the national median of $42,670 closely. Pay ranges from under $33,770 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,800 to $46,880.
The area has 5,060 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.26 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Texas ranks number 20th out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Longview records the highest median at $45,830. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 624th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,770 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $36,800 | −13.8% |
| Median (50th) | $40,610 | −4.8% |
| 75th | $46,880 | +9.9% |
| 90th | $49,150 | +15.2% |
| Mean | $41,880 | −1.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview | $45,830 | — | |
| 2 | Beaumont | $45,560 | 230 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $44,060 | 140 | |
| 4 | Houston | $43,860 | 1,750 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $42,780 | 1,060 | |
| 6 | Midland | $39,650 | 90 | |
| 7 | Austin | $38,750 | 220 | |
| 8 | San Antonio | $37,340 | 210 | |
| 9 | El Paso | $35,550 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $40,610 goes as far as $41,823 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,823US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,610 a year, 4.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,770 to $49,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,060 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Longview, at $45,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Texas?
The median annual wage is $40,610, or $19.52 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 Texas is 4.8% lower. 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 Texas earns more than $49,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,770 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Longview, at $45,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,060 jobs in this occupation in Texas. 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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