How much does a helper make in Washington?
$46,350a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,630Median: $46,350Highest 10%: $65,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $57,660 | $27.72 | |
| 90th | $65,420 | $31.45 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.28 ($46,350 a year).
Do helpers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $46,350 against $42,670 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Washington rank for helper pay?
24 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,420 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.