Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,600 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Lafayette earn between $34,430 and $43,170.
- $30K10th
- $34K25th
- $35KMedian
- $43K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,200 | $3,267 | $18.85 |
| Median | $35,350 | $2,946 | $17.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,430 | $2,869 | $16.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,170 | $3,598 | $20.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Lafayette earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($41,300) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $39,200 | $35,350 | $30,210 | $50,600 | 80 |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $39,200, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $32,887 a year, or $2,741 a month and $1,265 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $39,200 buys what about $44,949 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 4th of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($45,420).
- 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 Lafayette: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Lafayette?
$18.85 an hour on average, and $17.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $32,887 a year ($2,741 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,200.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Lafayette 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 Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 2.79, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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