How much does a helper make in Pittsburgh?
$37,460a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $18.01 an hour or $3,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.01
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,140Median: $37,460Highest 10%: $50,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,140 | $15.45 | |
| 25th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 75th | $41,870 | $20.13 | |
| 90th | $50,790 | $24.42 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,210 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $121,900 |
| Boilermaker | $91,420 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,030 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $82,860 |
| Floor Layer | $80,970 |
| Insulation Worker | $80,050 |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker | $77,370 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $76,940 |
| Plumber | $70,100 |
| Electrician | $69,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $18.01 ($37,460 a year).
Do helpers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $37,460 against $42,670 nationally, 12% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $37,210, so Pittsburgh pays 1% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for helper pay?
77 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,790 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.