Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,790 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Rochester earn between $49,000 and $51,230.
- $40K10th
- $49K25th
- $50KMedian
- $51K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,540 | $4,378 | $25.26 |
| Median | $50,030 | $4,169 | $24.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,000 | $4,083 | $23.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,230 | $4,269 | $24.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Rochester earn 21% less than the New York average ($66,260) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $52,540 | $50,030 | $40,100 | $65,790 | 60 |
| New York | $66,260 | $54,480 | $39,470 | $103,830 | 1,190 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $52,540, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $42,111 a year, or $3,509 a month and $1,620 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $52,540 buys what about $54,145 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 3rd of 4 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($66,410).
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in New York
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 Rochester: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Rochester?
$25.26 an hour on average, and $24.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Rochester?
About $42,111 a year ($3,509 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,540. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more 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 Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.3%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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