Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,830 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Syracuse earn between $42,160 and $62,100.
- $40K10th
- $42K25th
- $47KMedian
- $62K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,480 | $4,957 | $28.60 |
| Median | $47,010 | $3,918 | $22.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,160 | $3,513 | $20.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,100 | $5,175 | $29.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Syracuse earn 10% less than the New York average ($66,260) and 32% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $59,480 | $47,010 | $39,520 | $103,830 | 40 |
| New York | $66,260 | $54,480 | $39,470 | $103,830 | 1,190 |
| 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 Syracuse
On the average salary of $59,480, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $47,306 a year, or $3,942 a month and $1,819 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $59,480 buys what about $62,125 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 2nd of 4 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($66,410).
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in New York
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 Syracuse: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Syracuse?
$28.60 an hour on average, and $22.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $47,306 a year ($3,942 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,480. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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