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SOC 47-3019·Construction & ExtractionOpportunity job
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
Median wage
$68,468
10-yr outlook
+1.2%by 2032
Openings / year
202
Workers in NY
1,150
How pay grows with experience
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,757 |
| Median (typical) | $68,468 |
| Experienced | $87,618 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $80,904 |
| Long Island | $57,906 |
| Hudson Valley | $51,007 |
| Central New York | $49,988 |
| Capital Region | $49,371 |
| Finger Lakes | $49,227 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Construction and Extraction Occupations$68,730 median (+$261) · +3.9% by 2032
- Sheet Metal Workers$75,625 median (+$7,157) · −2.3% by 2032
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$76,119 median (+$7,650) · +7.6% by 2032
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$76,332 median (+$7,864)
- Electricians$79,734 median (+$11,266) · +4.6% by 2032
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$79,877 median (+$11,409) · +2.2% by 2032
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