Miscellaneous construction and related workers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,510 | $17.56 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,910 | $24.00 |
| Mean (average) | $55,130 | $26.51 |
| 90th percentile | $78,700 | $37.84 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Miscellaneous construction and related workers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 46 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $46,730 | $34,290 | $62,460 | ||
| Arizona | $47,550 | $38,100 | $61,680 | ||
| Arkansas | $42,670 | $31,070 | $77,640 | 120 | 0.49 |
| California | $60,890 | $44,100 | $110,450 | 2,560 | 0.77 |
| Colorado | $54,380 | $45,870 | $65,320 | 1,160 | 2.21 |
| Connecticut | $49,380 | $44,770 | $65,700 | 500 | 1.61 |
| Delaware | $43,060 | $34,530 | $59,740 | 330 | 3.74 |
| Florida | $45,120 | $35,320 | $60,780 | 2,710 | 1.5 |
| Georgia | $46,430 | $28,290 | $74,890 | 2,920 | 3.27 |
| Hawaii | $64,960 | $52,430 | $93,560 | 80 | 0.72 |
| Idaho | $65,420 | $36,810 | $65,430 | 450 | 2.91 |
| Illinois | $48,780 | $36,730 | $74,390 | 710 | 0.64 |
| Indiana | $50,210 | $44,250 | $78,750 | 250 | 0.44 |
| Iowa | $46,990 | $40,640 | $65,350 | 220 | 0.77 |
| Kansas | $45,950 | $37,090 | $74,420 | 310 | 1.17 |
| Kentucky | $35,420 | $31,980 | $62,400 | 90 | 0.24 |
| Louisiana | $49,660 | $33,550 | $73,710 | 1,000 | 2.84 |
| Maine | $75,340 | $44,720 | $79,130 | 90 | 0.73 |
| Maryland | $49,840 | $31,200 | $65,270 | 990 | 1.97 |
| Massachusetts | $70,540 | $50,360 | $102,700 | 960 | 1.44 |
| Michigan | $53,800 | $37,960 | $72,080 | 660 | 0.82 |
| Minnesota | $55,880 | $37,570 | $80,750 | 80 | 0.15 |
| Mississippi | $36,260 | $21,100 | $42,670 | 60 | 0.27 |
| Missouri | $45,090 | $39,820 | $51,710 | 490 | 0.92 |
| Montana | $47,280 | $37,040 | $62,880 | 310 | 3.27 |
| Nevada | $51,430 | $38,460 | $63,600 | 350 | 1.24 |
| New Hampshire | $58,000 | $47,570 | $66,070 | 90 | 0.73 |
| New Jersey | $65,330 | $40,430 | $118,120 | 1,060 | 1.35 |
| New Mexico | $49,930 | $39,480 | $90,080 | 420 | 2.61 |
| New York | $56,170 | $39,940 | $99,160 | 250 | 0.14 |
| North Carolina | $47,510 | $32,660 | $69,300 | 1,010 | 1.11 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | $46,850 | $105,180 | 260 | 3.29 |
| Ohio | $54,020 | $39,560 | $82,270 | 1,150 | 1.13 |
| Oklahoma | $46,460 | $39,780 | $56,990 | ||
| Oregon | $51,110 | $40,850 | $81,410 | 190 | 0.53 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,950 | $41,840 | $84,370 | 620 | 0.56 |
| Puerto Rico | $30,090 | $27,120 | $34,320 | 150 | 0.86 |
| South Carolina | $48,080 | $40,950 | $105,190 | 210 | 0.49 |
| Tennessee | $41,600 | $24,400 | $65,030 | 440 | 0.73 |
| Texas | $47,840 | $36,810 | $70,900 | 3,350 | 1.3 |
| Utah | $48,880 | $39,570 | $73,670 | 90 | 0.28 |
| Vermont | $49,110 | $45,660 | $60,140 | 120 | 2.18 |
| Virginia | $49,880 | $41,980 | $66,830 | 570 | 0.75 |
| Washington | $69,380 | $56,020 | $95,690 | 200 | 0.31 |
| West Virginia | $44,300 | $38,830 | $66,940 | 90 | 0.7 |
| Wisconsin | $63,320 | $48,900 | $84,340 | 190 | 0.35 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
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Job outlook for miscellaneous construction and related workers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 2,400. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 3.7%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for miscellaneous construction and related workers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
Highest education of people working in this occupation
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Data unavailable No academic program is mapped to this occupation in the official crosswalk. Entry is usually through work experience, training, or apprenticeship.
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
BLS groups this occupation differently from O*NET. Skills and tasks below come from the closest O*NET occupation, Construction and Related Workers, All Other (47-4099.00).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do miscellaneous construction and related workers make?
The national median annual wage for miscellaneous construction and related workers was $49,910 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $36,510 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $78,700. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do miscellaneous construction and related workers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is miscellaneous construction and related workers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of miscellaneous construction and related workers to change +3.9% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 2,400 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay miscellaneous construction and related workers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Maine ($75,340), Massachusetts ($70,540), Washington ($69,380). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.