Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $39,830 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $49,880
Employed locally 50
National median $40,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $39,830
    75th
    $44,540
    90th
    $49,880

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary vs area income 47% Median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary is 53% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $60,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,900
    Vallejo, CA $45,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,730
    Nevada $41,810

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,720
    Electricians $60,200
    Carpenters $49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Richmond, VA is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in Richmond, VA is 2.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.