Construction Helper

Construction Helper Salary

$19.5K

$36.5K

$48K

$36,494

/year

$17.55

/hour

Construction Helper Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,494

Columbus

Ohio

$35,250

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    How much does a Construction Helper make?

    As of Aug 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Construction Helper in the United States is $36,494 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.55 an hour. This is the equivalent of $701/week or $3,041/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $48,000 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Construction Helper salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $41,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $45,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Construction Helper varies greatly (by as much as 9500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Construction Helper in your area makes on average $35,250 per year, or $1,244 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,494. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Construction Helper salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Construction Helper jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Construction Helper Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Construction Helper job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with California City, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $8,191 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $8,777 (24.1%) above the $36,494 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Construction Helper appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 2% between Nome, AK, and Mill Valley, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Construction Helper role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $45,271

    $21.76

    California City, CA

    $44,758

    $21.52

    Berkeley, CA

    $44,685

    $21.48

    Redwood City, CA

    $44,682

    $21.48

    Lone Oak, TX

    $44,575

    $21.43

    San Luis Obispo, CA

    $44,246

    $21.27

    Olympia, WA

    $44,235

    $21.27

    Norwood, NY

    $44,109

    $21.21

    Vineyard Haven, MA

    $44,106

    $21.20

    Mill Valley, CA

    $44,102

    $21.20

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Construction Helper Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Construction Helper category.

    For example Residential Construction Company President jobs pay as much as $150,467 (412.3%) more than the average Construction Helper salary of $36,494. If you're qualified, finding work as a Residential Construction Company President may help you make more money than that of the average Construction Helper position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Residential Construction Company President

    $186,961

    $89.89

    Independent Contractor Trader

    $56,645

    $27.23

    Independent Contractor Construction Worker

    $52,333

    $25.16

    Electrician Assistant

    $44,951

    $21.61

    Electrician Helper

    $39,521

    $19.00

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Construction Helper salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $36,494 per year or $17.55 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.