How much does a helper make in Detroit?
$41,670a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $20.03 an hour or $3,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.03
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,080Median: $41,670Highest 10%: $61,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,080 | $14.46 | |
| 25th | $33,190 | $15.96 | |
| Median | $41,670 | $20.03 | |
| 75th | $53,190 | $25.57 | |
| 90th | $61,150 | $29.40 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $39,470 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $106,600 |
| Boilermaker | $100,100 |
| Plumber | $86,370 |
| Electrician | $81,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $80,610 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $77,290 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $76,980 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $75,120 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $68,130 |
| Carpenter | $65,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $20.03 ($41,670 a year).
Do helpers make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $41,670 against $42,670 nationally, 2% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $39,840, so Detroit pays 5% more.
Where does Detroit rank for helper pay?
46 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,150 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.