Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $37,960 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $25,910
90th percentile $53,980
Employed locally 40
National median $40,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,910
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $37,960
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $53,980

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary vs area income 50% Median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary is 50% 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
    Wisconsin $39,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,330
    Winston-Salem, NC $38,000
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $34,770

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Milwaukee, WI is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $25,910 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.