Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,090 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Baltimore earn between $37,430 and $48,740.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $43KMedian
- $49K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,950 | $3,662 | $21.13 |
| Median | $42,950 | $3,579 | $20.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,430 | $3,119 | $18.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,740 | $4,062 | $23.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Baltimore earn 6% less than the Maryland average ($46,970) and about the same as the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $43,950 | $42,950 | $36,140 | $59,090 | 530 |
| Maryland | $46,970 | $44,360 | $36,470 | $60,860 | 1,480 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $43,950, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $35,618 a year, or $2,968 a month and $1,370 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $43,950 buys what about $42,063 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Maryland cities
Baltimore ranks 1st of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baltimore$43,950
- Lexington Park$42,510
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Maryland
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Baltimore?
$21.13 an hour on average, and $20.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $35,618 a year ($2,968 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,950. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.43, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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