How much does a helper make in St. Louis?
$50,650a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $24.35 an hour or $4,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.35
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,040Median: $50,650Highest 10%: $76,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| Median | $50,650 | $24.35 | |
| 75th | $76,550 | $36.80 | |
| 90th | $76,560 | $36.81 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $81,640 |
| Taper | $81,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $24.35 ($50,650 a year).
Do helpers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $50,650 against $42,670 nationally, 19% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $51,630, so St. Louis pays 2% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for helper pay?
6 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,560 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.