How much does a helper make in Houston?
$43,860a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.09 an hour or $3,655 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.09
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $43,860Highest 10%: $51,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| 75th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 90th | $51,540 | $24.78 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| Longview, TX | $45,830 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,560 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $44,060 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,780 |
| Midland, TX | $39,650 |
| Austin, TX | $38,750 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,340 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,550 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.09 ($43,860 a year).
Do helpers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $43,860 against $42,670 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,610, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for helper pay?
34 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,540 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.