Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in California
$52,130avg. a year
$25.06 an hour · 2,990 employed
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in California earn an average of $52,130 a year. That is $6,990 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $45,140. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $60,700.
$48,430Median pay
$25.06Average hourly
+36%Avg. pay since 2020
#5Of 40 states
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for helpers, construction trades, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
1310 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$60,700
$29.18 an hour
2140 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$60,090
$28.89 an hour
350 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$58,600
$28.17 an hour
41,050 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$52,800
$25.38 an hour
540 jobs
Modesto, CA
$51,950
$24.98 an hour
6240 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$50,290
$24.18 an hour
730 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$49,790
$23.94 an hour
830 jobs
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$49,720
$23.91 an hour
9290 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$49,310
$23.71 an hour
10350 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$48,970
$23.54 an hour
1150 jobs
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$48,760
$23.44 an hour
1230 jobs
Vallejo, CA
$47,670
$22.92 an hour
1370 jobs
Fresno, CA
$46,450
$22.33 an hour
1470 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$44,560
$21.43 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California helpers, construction trades, all other work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45,140 | $21.70 |
| California | $52,130 | $25.06 |
| Arizona | $47,090 | $22.64 |
| Oregon | $43,600 | $20.96 |
| Nevada | $39,160 | $18.83 |
Related jobs in California
- Helpers--Electricians$53,730
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,080
- Helpers--Carpenters$54,530
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$53,440
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$48,050
- Construction Laborers$64,870
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do helpers, construction trades, all other make in California?
The average is $52,130 a year, and the median is $48,430. That is $6,990 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $45,140.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$25.06 an hour on average; the median is $23.29.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($60,700), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($60,090). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Stockton-Lodi, CA ($44,560).
How does California rank?
California ranks #5 of 40 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-3019. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national helpers, construction trades, all other page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.