Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for miscellaneous construction and related workers is $49,910, or $24.00 per hour. About 28,380 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $75,340 in Maine to $35,420 in Kentucky.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 45 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $75,340 | $36.22 | 90 | 0.73 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $70,540 | $33.91 | 960 | 1.44 |
| 3 | Washington | $69,380 | $33.36 | 200 | 0.31 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $66,450 | $31.95 | 260 | 3.29 |
| 5 | Idaho | $65,420 | $31.45 | 450 | 2.91 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $65,330 | $31.41 | 1,060 | 1.35 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $64,960 | $31.23 | 80 | 0.72 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $63,320 | $30.44 | 190 | 0.35 |
| 9 | California | $60,890 | $29.28 | 2,560 | 0.77 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $58,000 | $27.88 | 90 | 0.73 |
| 11 | New York | $56,170 | $27.01 | 250 | 0.14 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $55,880 | $26.87 | 80 | 0.15 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $54,950 | $26.42 | 620 | 0.56 |
| 14 | Colorado | $54,380 | $26.14 | 1,160 | 2.21 |
| 15 | Ohio | $54,020 | $25.97 | 1,150 | 1.13 |
| 16 | Michigan | $53,800 | $25.87 | 660 | 0.82 |
| 17 | Nevada | $51,430 | $24.72 | 350 | 1.24 |
| 18 | Oregon | $51,110 | $24.57 | 190 | 0.53 |
| 19 | Indiana | $50,210 | $24.14 | 250 | 0.44 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $49,930 | $24.01 | 420 | 2.61 |
| 21 | Virginia | $49,880 | $23.98 | 570 | 0.75 |
| 22 | Maryland | $49,840 | $23.96 | 990 | 1.97 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $49,660 | $23.88 | 1,000 | 2.84 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $49,380 | $23.74 | 500 | 1.61 |
| 25 | Vermont | $49,110 | $23.61 | 120 | 2.18 |
| 26 | Utah | $48,880 | $23.50 | 90 | 0.28 |
| 27 | Illinois | $48,780 | $23.45 | 710 | 0.64 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $48,080 | $23.11 | 210 | 0.49 |
| 29 | Texas | $47,840 | $23.00 | 3,350 | 1.30 |
| 30 | Arizona | $47,550 | $22.86 | — | — |
| 31 | North Carolina | $47,510 | $22.84 | 1,010 | 1.11 |
| 32 | Montana | $47,280 | $22.73 | 310 | 3.27 |
| 33 | Iowa | $46,990 | $22.59 | 220 | 0.77 |
| 34 | Alaska | $46,730 | $22.47 | — | — |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $46,460 | $22.34 | — | — |
| 36 | Georgia | $46,430 | $22.32 | 2,920 | 3.27 |
| 37 | Kansas | $45,950 | $22.09 | 310 | 1.17 |
| 38 | Florida | $45,120 | $21.69 | 2,710 | 1.50 |
| 39 | Missouri | $45,090 | $21.68 | 490 | 0.92 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $44,300 | $21.30 | 90 | 0.70 |
| 41 | Delaware | $43,060 | $20.70 | 330 | 3.74 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $42,670 | $20.51 | 120 | 0.49 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $41,600 | $20.00 | 440 | 0.73 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $36,260 | $17.43 | 60 | 0.27 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $35,420 | $17.03 | 90 | 0.24 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do miscellaneous construction and related workers make?
The median annual wage for miscellaneous construction and related workers in the United States is $49,910, or $24.00 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $36,510, and the top 10% earn $78,700.
How many miscellaneous construction and related workers are employed in the U.S.?
About 28,380 people work as miscellaneous construction and related workers nationwide.
Which state pays miscellaneous construction and related workers the most?
Maine pays the most at a median of $75,340, followed by Massachusetts ($70,540) and Washington ($69,380).
Which state pays miscellaneous construction and related workers the least?
Kentucky has the lowest median at $35,420.
Where are miscellaneous construction and related workers jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Delaware at 3.74×.