How much does a helper make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Average (mean)
- $45,140
- Jobs
- 24,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,900 | $15.82 | |
| 25th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $60,080 | $28.88 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $61,750 |
| New York | $54,480 |
| Missouri | $51,630 |
| Illinois | $49,880 |
| California | $48,430 |
| Iowa | $48,430 |
| Arizona | $47,830 |
| Colorado | $47,030 |
| Wisconsin | $46,580 |
| Vermont | $46,090 |
| Alaska | $45,860 |
| Ohio | $44,870 |
| Massachusetts | $44,720 |
| Maryland | $44,360 |
| Indiana | $43,860 |
| Kentucky | $43,680 |
| Virginia | $42,310 |
| Oregon | $41,410 |
| New Jersey | $41,080 |
| Texas | $40,610 |
| Louisiana | $39,960 |
| Georgia | $39,890 |
| Michigan | $39,840 |
| Florida | $39,500 |
| Idaho | $39,240 |
| Montana | $38,550 |
| North Carolina | $38,480 |
| Mississippi | $38,300 |
| Connecticut | $37,990 |
| South Carolina | $37,990 |
| Tennessee | $37,730 |
| Arkansas | $37,440 |
| Nevada | $37,440 |
| New Mexico | $37,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,210 |
| Oklahoma | $35,830 |
| Nebraska | $35,470 |
| Kansas | $31,710 |
| Hawaii | $30,900 |
| Utah | $28,120 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $58,580 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,680 |
| Chicago, IL | $54,830 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,840 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $51,820 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,650 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,030 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,540 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,840 |
| Omaha, NE | $48,550 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,220 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $47,950 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $47,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,820 |
In other countries
Helper belongs to the international group "Civil engineering labourers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Helpers--Brickmason$47,550
- Helpers--Carpenter$43,780
- Helpers--Electrician$42,670
- Helpers--Painter$40,470
- Helpers--Pipelayer$42,360
- Helpers--Roofer$44,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.51 ($42,670 a year).
How much does a helper make a month?
About $3,556 a month before tax, based on a median of $42,670 a year.
How much does a helper make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,900 or less a year ($15.82 an hour); the top 10% make $60,080 or more.
Which state pays helpers the most?
Washington, with a median of $61,750 a year, followed by New York ($54,480) and Missouri ($51,630).
Which city pays helpers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $58,580 a year.
How many helpers are there in the United States?
About 24,770 people work as helpers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.