How much does a helper make in Sacramento?
$46,940a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.57
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,620Median: $46,940Highest 10%: $63,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| Median | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 75th | $54,830 | $26.36 | |
| 90th | $63,180 | $30.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| San Jose, CA | $57,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,840 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,950 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,760 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,600 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pile Driver Operator | $124,700 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $104,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,860 |
| Insulation Worker | $93,960 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $91,650 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $77,760 |
| Electrician | $74,830 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $74,820 |
| Carpenter | $74,440 |
| Pipelayer | $73,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $22.57 ($46,940 a year).
Do helpers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $46,940 against $42,670 nationally, 10% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,430, so Sacramento pays 3% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for helper pay?
23 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,180 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.