Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Houma
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,110 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Houma earn between $28,420 and $37,740.
- $28K10th
- $28K25th
- $29KMedian
- $38K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,090 | $2,841 | $16.39 |
| Median | $28,860 | $2,405 | $13.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,420 | $2,368 | $13.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,740 | $3,145 | $18.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Houma vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Houma earn 17% less than the Louisiana average ($41,300) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma | $34,090 | $28,860 | $28,010 | $46,110 | 250 |
| Louisiana | $41,300 | $39,960 | $28,420 | $56,210 | 2,190 |
| 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 Houma
On the average salary of $34,090, a single filer in Houma takes home about $28,935 a year, or $2,411 a month and $1,113 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Houma a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houma area are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.1), so the average $34,090 buys what about $40,057 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Houma ($45,610). A typical home costs $186,622, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Houma ranks 7th of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($45,420).
- Baton Rouge$45,420
- New Orleans$39,880
- Lake Charles$39,700
- Lafayette$39,200
- Shreveport$38,470
- Monroe$38,250
- Houma$34,090
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Louisiana
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 Houma: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Houma?
$16.39 an hour on average, and $13.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Houma?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Houma?
About $28,935 a year ($2,411 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,090.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Houma than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA (26380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 18.57, this job is 18.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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