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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in U.S.

In U.S., helpers, construction trades, all others earn $40,760 at the median — $19.6 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$41K
Median annual
$19.6/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$59K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $41K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,899/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home48.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,760/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,487/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $36,400, median $40,760, 75th percentile $48,500, 90th percentile $59,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$36KMedian$41K75th$49K90th$59K
Bar chart showing Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $36,400, median $40,760, 75th percentile $48,500, 90th percentile $59,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level helpers, construction trades, all others (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K.Top earners bring in $59K or more - a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New York$67K+63%1,150
Washington$65K+59%130
Missouri$64K+58%70
District of Columbia$53K+30%40
California$47K+14%4,050
Arizona$47K+14%890
Iowa$46K+12%240
New Jersey$45K+11%290
New Hampshire$45K+10%N/A
Alaska$43K+5%90
Ohio$43K+5%780
Vermont$43K+5%80
Oregon$43K+4%240
Nevada$42K+3%310
Illinois$42K+2%100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do helpers, construction trades, all others make in U.S.?

The median is $40,760 a year - that works out to about $19.6 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced helpers, construction trades, all others can clear $59,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $41K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,899/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 48.7% 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 U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers, construction trades, all other salary is worth about $40,760 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.

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