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Job outlook for construction helpers in the United States
Construction helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected construction helper job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 69,500 new jobs for construction helpers are projected over the next decade.
Construction helper salaries have increased 13% for construction helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 746,782 construction helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 49,381 active construction helper job openings in the US.
The average construction helper salary is $34,148.
Are construction helper jobs in demand?
Yes, construction helper jobs are in demand. Construction helper demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Construction helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of construction helper jobs and the average construction helper salary over time.
Construction helper jobs over time
Construction helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 746,782 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 748,763 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 786,550 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 771,996 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 741,617 | 0.22% |
Average construction helper salary over time
Construction helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,148 | $16.42 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $33,220 | $15.97 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $32,264 | $15.51 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $31,120 | $14.96 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $30,128 | $14.48 | +4.8% |
Construction helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of construction helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where construction helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for construction helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 96 | 13% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 81 | 12% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 119 | 11% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 74 | 10% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 281 | 9% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 124 | 9% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 80 | 9% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 54 | 9% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 52 | 9% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 150 | 8% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 106 | 8% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 586 | 7% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 205 | 7% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 123 | 7% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 647 | 6% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 421 | 6% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 321 | 6% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 319 | 6% |
| 19 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 295 | 6% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 267 | 6% |
Most common cities for construction helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel | 2 | 8% | $32,708 |
| 2 | Bel Air South | 1 | 2% | $33,094 |
| 3 | Dublin | 1 | 2% | $39,179 |
| 4 | Charleston | 2 | 1% | $28,612 |
| 5 | Columbia | 2 | 1% | $28,724 |
| 6 | Fayetteville | 1 | 1% | $28,428 |
| 7 | Greeley | 1 | 1% | $34,861 |
| 8 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $32,902 |
| 9 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $40,184 |
| 10 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $34,655 |
| 11 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $31,200 |
| 12 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $31,431 |