Occupation salary profile

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

SOC 47-3019 BLS OEWS May 2025

All construction trades helpers not listed separately.

National median · BLS
$42,670
▲ +4.69% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$45,140
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
24,770
Jobs (BLS)
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Pay range for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay$32,900
25th$37,030
Median (50th)$42,670
75th$48,880
90th — top pay$60,080

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

BLS projects employment of helpers, construction trades, all other to decline 1% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%. About 2,300 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
25,200 → 24,900
-300 jobs
Projected change
-1%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
2,300
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
No formal educational credential
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
1.6% of workers (2025)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook →