Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,330 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Baton Rouge earn between $36,860 and $49,500.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $50K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,420 | $3,785 | $21.84 |
| Median | $45,850 | $3,821 | $22.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,860 | $3,072 | $17.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,500 | $4,125 | $23.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Baton Rouge earn 10% more than the Louisiana average ($41,300) and about the same as the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $45,420 | $45,850 | $33,390 | $62,330 | 980 |
| Louisiana | $41,300 | $39,960 | $28,420 | $56,210 | 2,190 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $45,420, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $37,699 a year, or $3,142 a month and $1,450 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 Baton Rouge a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $45,420 buys what about $50,033 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 1st of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baton Rouge$45,420
- New Orleans$39,880
- Lake Charles$39,700
- Lafayette$39,200
- Shreveport$38,470
- Monroe$38,250
- Houma$34,090
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Louisiana
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$21.84 an hour on average, and $22.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $37,699 a year ($3,142 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,420.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 15.06, this job is 15.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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