All construction trades helpers not listed separately.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
SOC: 47-3019 O*NET: 47-3019.00
Median Salary
$42,670
per year
Job Growth
📉 -1%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
2.3
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All construction trades helpers not listed separately.
What does a Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$32,900
10th percentile
Early Career
$37,030
25th percentile
Median
$42,670
50th percentile
Experienced
$48,880
75th percentile
Top Earners
$60,080
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$32,900
25th
$37,030
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$42,670
Mean: $45,140
75th
$48,880
90th
$60,080
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $27,180 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $37,030 and $48,880
- •Salary spread is 27.8% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 24,770 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:25,200
Top Industries
Construction83.3%
Specialty Trade Contractors62.9%
Building Finishing Contractors17.2%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-1%
Annual Openings:2,300
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)25,200
Current
2035 (Projected)24,900
-1%
-300
Employment Change
-1%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 40 locations
Texas
5,060 jobs$40,6102.26x
California
2,990 jobs$48,4301.03x
Florida
2,280 jobs$39,5001.44x
Louisiana
2,190 jobs$39,9607.09x
Maryland
1,480 jobs$44,3603.37x
Georgia
1,320 jobs$39,8901.69x
New York
1,190 jobs$54,4800.77x
Arizona
790 jobs$47,8301.53x
Virginia
550 jobs$42,3100.84x
North Carolina
550 jobs$38,4800.70x
New Mexico
510 jobs$37,2803.68x
Pennsylvania
470 jobs$37,2100.49x
Ohio
430 jobs$44,8700.49x
New Jersey
420 jobs$41,0800.62x
Nevada
350 jobs$37,4401.42x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
1.9k program completions/year
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY
847 program completions/year
American River College
Sacramento, CA
792 program completions/year
J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL
697 program completions/year
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Bowling Green, KY
635 program completions/year
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
633 program completions/year
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
629 program completions/year
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro, KY
626 program completions/year
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL
622 program completions/year
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
596 program completions/year
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
565 program completions/year
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KY
526 program completions/year
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