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How much does a helper make in Atlanta?

$41,850a year

Median yearly pay for helpers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $20.12 an hour or $3,488 a month.

Hourly
$20.12
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
45 of 99
Jobs in the area
900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,270Median: $41,850Highest 10%: $63,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,270$15.51
25th$35,990$17.30
Median$41,850$20.12
75th$51,630$24.82
90th$63,790$30.67

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for helpers.

Macon, GA$36,970
Helper salary in Georgia Helper salary in all states

Related jobs in Atlanta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$83,500
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$80,500
Construction and Building Inspector$72,410
Boilermaker$64,200
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$59,670
Electrician$58,650
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$58,450
Plumber$58,380
Sheet Metal Worker$56,750
Brickmason and Blockmason$56,600
Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helper make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $20.12 ($41,850 a year).

Do helpers make more in Atlanta than the national average?

No: $41,850 against $42,670 nationally, 2% less.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $39,890, so Atlanta pays 5% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for helper pay?

45 of 99 metro areas with data.

How much does a helper make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,790 or more.

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.