Construction Helper
Impact: Direct, tangible impact on physical structures and infrastructure development.
Assists skilled tradespeople, such as carpenters, masons, and electricians, on construction sites. Duties include preparing sites, loading and unloading materials, operating basic equipment, and cleaning up debris.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Mostly Team
- Client facing
- Rarely
- Impact visibility
- Moderate
- Travel
- Local travel
- Schedule flexibility
- Rigid
- Remote work
- On-site Only
- Typical work hours
- 40-50 hours per week
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $38,000
- Entry-level
- $30,000
- Senior
- $50,000
- Growth by 2033
- 5%
- Demand
- Stable
- Freelance potential
- Low
- Salary growth potential
- Moderate
- Typical student debt
- $0 - $5,000
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- Tool operation
- Safety procedures
- Physical stamina
Soft skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Technical complexity: Low
How to get there
- Minimum education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Licensing
- No
- Years to mid-career
- 3-5 years
- Years to senior
- 8-10 years
- Career switching
- Moderate
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Can progress to skilled tradesperson (e.g., carpenter, mason, electrician) or foreman with experience and additional training.
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- 45%
- AI disruption risk
- Low
- Demand trend
- Stable
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 3.5/10
- Meaning
- 3.5/10
- Work-life balance
- 3/10
- Prestige
- 4/10
- Social perception
- Moderate