Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $54,870 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.38
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $76,420
Employed locally 210
National median $40,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $54,870
    75th
    $66,090
    90th
    $76,420

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary vs area income 35% Median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary is 65% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $58,470
    Canton-Massillon, OH $52,000
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,940
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $47,840
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $47,270
    California $46,640

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in San Jose, CA is $26.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 34.6% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.