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Also known as: Asbestos Worker Helper, Awning Hanger Helper, Axman, Boiler Coverer Helper
You pull up to the suburban housing development site in Phoenix. It's 6:45 AM. You grab your hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots from your truck. The foreman, Dave, waves you over for the morning brief, outlining today's tasks. You check the site's safety signs, grab a walkie-talkie, and head towards the foundation. The air is already getting warm, promising a hot day as you prepare to start.
-1%
US average: +3.5%
2,300
per year (US)
25,200
in 2025 → 24,900 (2035)
No formal educational credential
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
The outlook for Construction Trades Helpers is stable, with about 2,300 job openings expected each year through 2035, even with a projected -1.0% employment change. The median annual wage is $42,670. With experience, you can move into a specific skilled trade, become a team leader, or even supervise construction projects.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$42,670
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Construction Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Construction Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Installation Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Construction Trades, General
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Electrician
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Building Construction Technology/Technician
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years