Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Austin
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,890 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Austin earn between $36,340 and $43,620.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $44K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,200 | $3,350 | $19.33 |
| Median | $38,750 | $3,229 | $18.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,340 | $3,028 | $17.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,620 | $3,635 | $20.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Austin vs. Texas and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Austin earn 4% less than the Texas average ($41,880) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $40,200 | $38,750 | $31,630 | $50,890 | 220 |
| Texas | $41,880 | $40,610 | $33,770 | $49,150 | 5,060 |
| 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 Austin
On the average salary of $40,200, a single filer in Austin takes home about $34,481 a year, or $2,873 a month and $1,326 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Austin a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Austin area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1), so the average $40,200 buys what about $40,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Austin ($56,950). A typical home costs $428,524, or 10.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Texas cities
Austin ranks 7th of 9 Texas metro areas for this job; Beaumont pays the most ($43,980).
- Beaumont$43,980
- Houston$43,490
- Dallas$42,780
- Corpus Christi$41,710
- Longview$41,560
- Midland$41,480
- Austin$40,200
- San Antonio$38,920
- El Paso$36,310
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Texas
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 Austin: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Austin?
$19.33 an hour on average, and $18.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Austin?
About $34,481 a year ($2,873 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,200. Texas has no state income tax.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Austin than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (12420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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