Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $34,690 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $27,070
90th percentile $45,040
Employed locally 50
National median $40,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,070
    25th
    $31,580
    50th (median)
    $34,690
    75th
    $37,900
    90th
    $45,040

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,430
    St. Louis, MO-IL $72,780
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $66,510
    New York $66,510
    Washington $64,980
    Missouri $64,220

    Nearby metros — Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,740
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,140
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,950
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $37,720
    Midland, TX $36,230

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,960
    Electricians $46,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,480
    Carpenters $39,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in El Paso, TX is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.84 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries?

    The median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in El Paso, TX is 14.9% below the national median of $40,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in El Paso?

    Entry-level Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $27,070 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,580.