Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,290 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Athens earn between $32,900 and $49,290.
- $29K10th
- $33K25th
- $37KMedian
- $49K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,060 | $3,255 | $18.78 |
| Median | $36,830 | $3,069 | $17.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,900 | $2,742 | $15.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,290 | $4,108 | $23.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Athens earn 10% less than the Georgia average ($43,240) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $39,060 | $36,830 | $28,660 | $49,290 | 30 |
| Georgia | $43,240 | $39,890 | $29,070 | $63,790 | 1,320 |
| United States | $45,140 | $42,670 | $32,900 | $60,080 | 24,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $39,060, a single filer in Athens takes home about $32,364 a year, or $2,697 a month and $1,245 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $39,060 buys what about $41,846 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 3rd of 5 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($45,470).
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for other helpers, construction trades
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,410).
- New York, NY$66,410
- San Francisco, CA$60,700
- San Jose, CA$60,090
- Syracuse, NY$59,480
- Bakersfield, CA$58,600
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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in Athens: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Athens?
$18.78 an hour on average, and $17.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Athens?
About $32,364 a year ($2,697 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,060.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($45,140).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3019; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.16, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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