Careers · Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · California
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in California
Construction trades helpers assist skilled tradespeople on job sites by performing support tasks like carrying materials, operating equipment, and preparing work areas. They work across various construction projects including residential, commercial, and industrial building, typically employed by construction companies, contractors, or labor services firms. In California the median pay is $48,430 a year, 13% above the national median of $42,670.
$48,430median pay in California, per year
$43,860–$57,060middle half earn
2,990employed in California
$42,670U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other.
Licenses and training in California
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in other states
Washington · $61,750New York · $54,480Missouri · $51,630Illinois · $49,880Iowa · $48,430Arizona · $47,830Colorado · $47,030Wisconsin · $46,580Vermont · $46,090Alaska · $45,860
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against helpers, construction trades, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against helpers, construction trades, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-3019.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.