Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for helpers, construction trades, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $45,140 ≈ $22/hr
National median salary $42,670
Total employment 24,770 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +4.4%
Faster than average
Annual openings 2,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 26,300 → 27,400 (+1,200)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$66,260
- Washington$62,400
- Missouri$54,850
- Illinois$52,570
- California$52,130
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Kansas$28,130
- Utah$35,570
- Hawaii$38,090
- Montana$38,190
- New Mexico$38,650
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $66,260 | $54,480 | $32 | +46.8% | 1,190 |
| 2 | Washington | $62,400 | $61,750 | $30 | +38.2% | 60 |
| 3 | Missouri | $54,850 | $51,630 | $26 | +21.5% | — |
| 4 | Illinois | $52,570 | $49,880 | $25 | +16.5% | 160 |
| 5 | California | $52,130 | $48,430 | $25 | +15.5% | 2,990 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $48,500 | $41,080 | $23 | +7.4% | 420 |
| 7 | Alaska | $48,450 | $45,860 | $23 | +7.3% | 90 |
| 8 | Ohio | $48,260 | $44,870 | $23 | +6.9% | 430 |
| 9 | Vermont | $48,020 | $46,090 | $23 | +6.4% | 70 |
| 10 | Colorado | $47,850 | $47,030 | $23 | +6% | 310 |
| 11 | Arizona | $47,090 | $47,830 | $23 | +4.3% | 790 |
| 12 | Maryland | $46,970 | $44,360 | $23 | +4.1% | 1,480 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $46,960 | $44,720 | $23 | +4% | 120 |
| 14 | Iowa | $46,680 | $48,430 | $22 | +3.4% | 230 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $44,370 | $43,680 | $21 | -1.7% | 50 |
| 16 | Oregon | $43,600 | $41,410 | $21 | -3.4% | 270 |
| 17 | Indiana | $43,360 | $43,860 | $21 | -3.9% | 170 |
| 18 | Georgia | $43,240 | $39,890 | $21 | -4.2% | 1,320 |
| 19 | Michigan | $42,970 | $39,840 | $21 | -4.8% | 320 |
| 20 | Virginia | $42,720 | $42,310 | $21 | -5.4% | 550 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $42,390 | $46,580 | $20 | -6.1% | 100 |
| 22 | Florida | $42,380 | $39,500 | $20 | -6.1% | 2,280 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $41,910 | $35,470 | $20 | -7.2% | 50 |
| 24 | Texas | $41,880 | $40,610 | $20 | -7.2% | 5,060 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $41,700 | $35,830 | $20 | -7.6% | 150 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $41,640 | $37,210 | $20 | -7.8% | 470 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $41,300 | $39,960 | $20 | -8.5% | 2,190 |
| 28 | Idaho | $41,140 | $39,240 | $20 | -8.9% | 90 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $39,880 | $37,990 | $19 | -11.7% | 170 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $39,630 | $37,990 | $19 | -12.2% | 290 |
| 31 | Nevada | $39,160 | $37,440 | $19 | -13.2% | 350 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $39,110 | $38,480 | $19 | -13.4% | 550 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $38,780 | $37,440 | $19 | -14.1% | 160 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $38,740 | $38,300 | $19 | -14.2% | 130 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $38,730 | $37,730 | $19 | -14.2% | 310 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $38,650 | $37,280 | $19 | -14.4% | 510 |
| 37 | Montana | $38,190 | $38,550 | $18 | -15.4% | 130 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $38,090 | $30,900 | $18 | -15.6% | 190 |
| 39 | Utah | $35,570 | $28,120 | $17 | -21.2% | 180 |
| 40 | Kansas | $28,130 | $31,710 | $14 | -37.7% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 108 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,580 | $66,410 | 1,140 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $57,680 | $60,090 | 140 |
| 3 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $54,830 | $57,600 | 100 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,840 | $60,700 | 310 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $51,820 | $42,800 | — |
| 6 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,650 | $54,740 | 70 |
| 7 | Rochester, NY | $50,030 | $52,540 | 60 |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | $49,540 | $52,700 | 70 |
| 9 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $49,290 | $58,600 | 50 |
| 10 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,840 | $52,800 | 1,050 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing helpers, construction trades, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $59,710 | $59,850 | — |
| 2 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $59,710 | $59,850 | — |
| 3 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $59,710 | $59,850 | — |
| 4 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $59,000 | $58,050 | 810 |
| 5 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $55,550 | $53,610 | 100 |
| 6 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $54,450 | $57,920 | 650 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $51,630 | $54,860 | 850 |
| 8 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $51,630 | $54,860 | 850 |
| 9 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $50,790 | $53,570 | 1,120 |
| 10 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $50,250 | $61,730 | 1,730 |
| 11 | Repair and Maintenance | $48,000 | $48,280 | 130 |
| 12 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $48,000 | $48,250 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do helpers, construction trades, all other make in the U.S.?
The median helpers, construction trades, all other salary in the United States is $42,670 per year (mean $45,140), and about 80% earn between $32,900 and $60,080.
How much do helpers, construction trades, all other make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays helpers, construction trades, all other the most?
New York has the highest average pay for helpers, construction trades, all other at $66,260 per year (median $54,480).
What is the job outlook for helpers, construction trades, all other?
Employment is projected to change +4.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,800 openings per year.