Construction and Extraction
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
All construction trades helpers not listed separately.
- Median pay in Greater Boston
- $47,460
- $22.82/hr
- Jobs in Greater Boston
- 60
- Massachusetts 2024–2034
- +4.0%
- 20 openings a year
- Typical U.S. entry requirement
- No formal educational credential
- plus Short-term on-the-job training
Greater Boston: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, May 2025. Growth and openings: Massachusetts statewide projection.
Pay range in Greater Boston
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42,890 | $42,890 | $47,460 | $51,200 | $60,150 |
10% of workers earn less than the first figure and 10% earn more than the last.
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