Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,790 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Pittsburgh earn between $34,110 and $41,870.
- $32K10th
- $34K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,180 | $3,265 | $18.84 |
| Median | $37,460 | $3,122 | $18.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,110 | $2,842 | $16.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,870 | $3,489 | $20.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Pittsburgh earn 6% less than the Pennsylvania average ($41,640) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $39,180 | $37,460 | $32,140 | $50,790 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,640 | $37,210 | $30,250 | $62,370 | 470 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $39,180, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $32,458 a year, or $2,705 a month and $1,248 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $39,180 buys what about $41,385 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($45,750).
- Philadelphia$45,750
- Pittsburgh$39,180
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$18.84 an hour on average, and $18.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $32,458 a year ($2,705 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,180. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.8%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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