Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,020 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in New Orleans earn between $35,230 and $45,870.
- $29K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,880 | $3,323 | $19.17 |
| Median | $38,520 | $3,210 | $18.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,230 | $2,936 | $16.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,870 | $3,822 | $22.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in New Orleans earn 3% less than the Louisiana average ($41,300) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $39,880 | $38,520 | $29,350 | $48,020 | 280 |
| 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 New Orleans
On the average salary of $39,880, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $33,413 a year, or $2,784 a month and $1,285 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 New Orleans a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $39,880 buys what about $43,068 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 2nd 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 New Orleans: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in New Orleans?
$19.17 an hour on average, and $18.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $33,413 a year ($2,784 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,880.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 3.96, this job is 4.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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