The salary statistics and trend of construction trades helpers in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare construction trades helper salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $36,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $42,780 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction trades helpers in the industry of residential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) construction trades helpers is $42,780. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $29,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction trades helpers is $20,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction trades helpers in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $29,760 | 5.04% | 13.17% |
| 2016 | $28,260 | 5.20% | - |
| 2015 | $26,790 | 4.67% | - |
| 2014 | $25,540 | 0.43% | - |
| 2013 | $25,430 | -1.61% | - |
| 2012 | $25,840 | - | - |
The average salaries of construction trades helpers in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of construction trades helpers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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