Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $39,140 -4% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $32,110
90th percentile $49,260
Employed locally 1,190
National median $40,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,110
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $39,140
    75th
    $45,170
    90th
    $49,260

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary vs area income 49% Median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary is 51% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,950
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $37,720
    Midland, TX $36,230
    Longview, TX $35,850

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,150
    Electricians$59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,230
    Carpenters$48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Houston, TX is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $32,110 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.