Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,600 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Albuquerque earn between $38,060 and $41,600.
- $35K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $42K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,130 | $3,344 | $19.29 |
| Median | $39,480 | $3,290 | $18.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,060 | $3,172 | $18.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,600 | $3,467 | $20.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Albuquerque earn 4% more than the New Mexico average ($38,650) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $40,130 | $39,480 | $34,840 | $41,600 | 130 |
| New Mexico | $38,650 | $37,280 | $35,470 | $41,600 | 510 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $40,130, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $33,666 a year, or $2,806 a month and $1,295 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $40,130 buys what about $42,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other New Mexico cities
Albuquerque ranks 1st of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Albuquerque$40,130
- Farmington$38,410
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in New Mexico
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Albuquerque?
$19.30 an hour on average, and $18.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $33,666 a year ($2,806 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,130.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 2.00, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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