Construction Trades Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for construction trades workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $62,880 ≈ $30/hr
National median salary $58,150
Total employment 4,739,450 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do construction trades workers make in the U.S.?
The median construction trades workers salary in the United States is $58,150 per year (mean $62,880), and about 80% earn between $37,850 and $98,180.
How much do construction trades workers make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,880 and 2,080 work hours per year.