Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,150 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Boston earn between $42,890 and $51,200.
- $43K10th
- $43K25th
- $47KMedian
- $51K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,380 | $4,115 | $23.74 |
| Median | $47,460 | $3,955 | $22.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,890 | $3,574 | $20.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,200 | $4,267 | $24.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Boston earn 5% more than the Massachusetts average ($46,960) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $49,380 | $47,460 | $42,890 | $60,150 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $46,960 | $44,720 | $38,830 | $60,140 | 120 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $49,380, a single filer in Boston takes home about $39,708 a year, or $3,309 a month and $1,527 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $41,857 | $3,488 |
| Working in MA | $39,708 | $3,309 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $49,380 buys what about $45,610 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 15.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$48,670
- Bridgeport, CT$40,650
- Burlington, VT$48,700
- New York, NY$66,410
- Syracuse, NY$59,480
- Philadelphia, PA$45,750
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 Boston: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Boston?
$23.74 an hour on average, and $22.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Boston?
About $39,708 a year ($3,309 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,380. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.15, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.15).
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