Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,660 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Winston-Salem earn between $36,350 and $39,520.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $40K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,270 | $3,272 | $18.88 |
| Median | $39,520 | $3,293 | $19.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,350 | $3,029 | $17.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,520 | $3,293 | $19.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Winston-Salem earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($39,110) and 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $39,270 | $39,520 | $32,750 | $45,660 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $39,110 | $38,480 | $28,500 | $51,200 | 550 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $39,270, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $32,675 a year, or $2,723 a month and $1,257 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $39,270 buys what about $42,665 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 3rd of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($41,020).
- Charlotte$41,020
- Raleigh$40,250
- Winston-Salem$39,270
- Greensboro$38,470
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in North Carolina
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$18.88 an hour on average, and $19.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $32,675 a year ($2,723 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,270.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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