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How much does a helper make in Baltimore?

$42,950a year

Median yearly pay for helpers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $20.65 an hour or $3,579 a month.

Hourly
$20.65
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
39 of 99
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,140Median: $42,950Highest 10%: $59,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,140$17.38
25th$37,430$18.00
Median$42,950$20.65
75th$48,740$23.43
90th$59,090$28.41

Other cities in Maryland

Median yearly pay for helpers.

Washington, DC$46,350
Philadelphia, PA$37,210
Helper salary in Maryland Helper salary in all states

Related jobs in Baltimore

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$122,700
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator$87,410
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,690
Construction and Building Inspector$73,840
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$71,200
Electrician$65,590
Insulation Worker$63,200
Plumber$63,200
Carpenter$62,380
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,740
Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helper make an hour in Baltimore?

The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $20.65 ($42,950 a year).

Do helpers make more in Baltimore than the national average?

Yes: $42,950 against $42,670 nationally, 1% more.

How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?

The median in Maryland is $44,360, so Baltimore pays 3% less.

Where does Baltimore rank for helper pay?

39 of 99 metro areas with data.

How much does a helper make starting out in Baltimore?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,090 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.