Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Nashville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,580 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Nashville earn between $35,300 and $41,720.
- $34K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $42K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,010 | $3,168 | $18.27 |
| Median | $35,300 | $2,942 | $16.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,300 | $2,942 | $16.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,720 | $3,477 | $20.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Nashville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Nashville earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($38,730) and 16% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $38,010 | $35,300 | $34,320 | $45,580 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $38,730 | $37,730 | $31,800 | $47,180 | 310 |
| 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 Nashville
On the average salary of $38,010, a single filer in Nashville takes home about $32,721 a year, or $2,727 a month and $1,259 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Nashville a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Nashville area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.3), so the average $38,010 buys what about $39,455 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Nashville ($50,390). A typical home costs $455,958, or 12.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Tennessee cities
Nashville ranks 5th of 5 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($40,830).
- Memphis$40,830
- Kingsport$40,590
- Chattanooga$40,530
- Knoxville$40,340
- Nashville$38,010
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Tennessee
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 Nashville: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Nashville?
$18.28 an hour on average, and $16.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Nashville?
About $32,721 a year ($2,727 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,010. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Nashville than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN (34980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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