Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary
In El Paso, TX, helpers, construction trades, all others earn $35,550 at the median, or about $17.09 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 89.91), which stretches that salary to about $39,540 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $973/month, about 38% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $36K get you in El Paso?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by El Paso’s Regional Price Parity (89.91). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in El Paso
Pay for helpers, construction trades, all other in El Paso runs about 17% below the U.S. median of $43K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $973/month, which is 38.2% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.91 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for helpers, construction trades, all others.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for helpers, construction trades, all others in metros near El Paso, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Longview | $46K | $51K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $44K | $44K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $43K | $41K |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $46K | $51K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, El Paso, TX
Entry-level helpers, construction trades, all others (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62K | +45% | 60 |
| New York | $54K | +28% | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $52K | +21% | N/A |
| Illinois | $50K | +17% | 160 |
| California | $48K | +13% | 2,990 |
| Iowa | $48K | +13% | 230 |
| Arizona | $48K | +12% | 790 |
| Colorado | $47K | +10% | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $47K | +9% | 100 |
| Vermont | $46K | +8% | 70 |
| Alaska | $46K | +7% | 90 |
| Ohio | $45K | +5% | 430 |
| Massachusetts | $45K | +5% | 120 |
| Maryland | $44K | +4% | 1,480 |
| Indiana | $44K | +3% | 170 |
| Kentucky | $44K | +2% | 50 |
| Virginia | $42K | -1% | 550 |
| Oregon | $41K | -3% | 270 |
| New Jersey | $41K | -4% | 420 |
| Texas | $41K | -5% | 5,060 |
| Louisiana | $40K | -6% | 2,190 |
| Georgia | $40K | -7% | 1,320 |
| Michigan | $40K | -7% | 320 |
| Florida | $40K | -7% | 2,280 |
| Idaho | $39K | -8% | 90 |
| Montana | $39K | -10% | 130 |
| North Carolina | $38K | -10% | 550 |
| Mississippi | $38K | -10% | 130 |
| South Carolina | $38K | -11% | 290 |
| Connecticut | $38K | -11% | 170 |
| Tennessee | $38K | -12% | 310 |
| Arkansas | $37K | -12% | 160 |
| Nevada | $37K | -12% | 350 |
| New Mexico | $37K | -13% | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $37K | -13% | 470 |
| Oklahoma | $36K | -16% | 150 |
| Nebraska | $35K | -17% | 50 |
| Kansas | $32K | -26% | 40 |
| Hawaii | $31K | -28% | 190 |
| Utah | $28K | -34% | 180 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a helpers, construction trades, all other afford a 2BR apartment alone in El Paso?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $36K, rent takes 38.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $973/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for helpers, construction trades, all others in El Paso?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new helpers, construction trades, all others typically earn — is $30K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,829/month. At HUD’s $973/month FMR, rent would take 53% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is helpers, construction trades, all other a high-paying job in El Paso?
Local pay runs 17% below the national median — $36K here vs. $43K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does El Paso compare to the national average for helpers, construction trades, all others?
El Paso pays $36K median vs. the U.S. average of $43K — that’s -17%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.91), the purchasing-power equivalent is $40K — below the national median.
How much do helpers, construction trades, all others make in El Paso, TX?
The median is $35,550 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,490, and experienced helpers, construction trades, all others can clear $43,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in El Paso?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,550/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $973/month, which eats 38.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers, construction trades, all other salary go in El Paso?
El Paso has a Regional Price Parity of 89.91 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers, construction trades, all other salary is worth about $39,540 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers, construction trades, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.