Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for miscellaneous construction and related workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$75,220
- Massachusetts$73,700
- Maine$73,480
- Washington$73,030
- North Dakota$71,120
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$33,490
- Kentucky$39,630
- Tennessee$44,170
- Delaware$44,190
- Arkansas$44,610
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $75,220 | $65,330 | $36 | +36.4% | 1,060 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $73,700 | $70,540 | $35 | +33.7% | 960 |
| 3 | Maine | $73,480 | $75,340 | $35 | +33.3% | 90 |
| 4 | Washington | $73,030 | $69,380 | $35 | +32.5% | 200 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $71,120 | $66,450 | $34 | +29% | 260 |
| 6 | California | $70,000 | $60,890 | $34 | +27% | 2,560 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $69,720 | $64,960 | $34 | +26.5% | 80 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $65,060 | $63,320 | $31 | +18% | 190 |
| 9 | New York | $60,200 | $56,170 | $29 | +9.2% | 250 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $59,890 | $49,930 | $29 | +8.6% | 420 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $59,600 | $54,950 | $29 | +8.1% | 620 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $59,240 | $55,880 | $28 | +7.5% | 80 |
| 13 | Ohio | $59,020 | $54,020 | $28 | +7.1% | 1,150 |
| 14 | Oregon | $58,910 | $51,110 | $28 | +6.9% | 190 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $57,240 | $58,000 | $28 | +3.8% | 90 |
| 16 | Idaho | $56,880 | $65,420 | $27 | +3.2% | 450 |
| 17 | Indiana | $56,860 | $50,210 | $27 | +3.1% | 250 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $55,610 | $48,080 | $27 | +0.9% | 210 |
| 19 | Colorado | $55,420 | $54,380 | $27 | +0.5% | 1,160 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $54,850 | $49,380 | $26 | -0.5% | 500 |
| 21 | Michigan | $54,740 | $53,800 | $26 | -0.7% | 660 |
| 22 | Virginia | $53,060 | $49,880 | $26 | -3.8% | 570 |
| 23 | Illinois | $52,490 | $48,780 | $25 | -4.8% | 710 |
| 24 | Nevada | $51,930 | $51,430 | $25 | -5.8% | 350 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $51,890 | $49,660 | $25 | -5.9% | 1,000 |
| 26 | Utah | $51,470 | $48,880 | $25 | -6.6% | 90 |
| 27 | Vermont | $51,280 | $49,110 | $25 | -7% | 120 |
| 28 | Texas | $51,000 | $47,840 | $25 | -7.5% | 3,350 |
| 29 | Arizona | $50,800 | $47,550 | $24 | -7.9% | — |
| 30 | Maryland | $50,650 | $49,840 | $24 | -8.1% | 990 |
| 31 | Iowa | $50,580 | $46,990 | $24 | -8.3% | 220 |
| 32 | Kansas | $50,400 | $45,950 | $24 | -8.6% | 310 |
| 33 | Montana | $49,780 | $47,280 | $24 | -9.7% | 310 |
| 34 | Alaska | $48,860 | $46,730 | $23 | -11.4% | — |
| 35 | North Carolina | $48,700 | $47,510 | $23 | -11.7% | 1,010 |
| 36 | Florida | $47,350 | $45,120 | $23 | -14.1% | 2,710 |
| 37 | Georgia | $47,280 | $46,430 | $23 | -14.2% | 2,920 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $47,280 | $46,460 | $23 | -14.2% | — |
| 39 | West Virginia | $46,340 | $44,300 | $22 | -15.9% | 90 |
| 40 | Missouri | $46,070 | $45,090 | $22 | -16.4% | 490 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $44,610 | $42,670 | $21 | -19.1% | 120 |
| 42 | Delaware | $44,190 | $43,060 | $21 | -19.8% | 330 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $44,170 | $41,600 | $21 | -19.9% | 440 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $39,630 | $35,420 | $19 | -28.1% | 90 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $33,490 | $36,260 | $16 | -39.3% | 60 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 132 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,310 | $87,780 | 430 |
| 2 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $80,550 | $71,970 | — |
| 3 | Pittsburgh, PA | $77,370 | $67,390 | 180 |
| 4 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $76,570 | $81,750 | 90 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,550 | $77,780 | 120 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $74,880 | $74,200 | 720 |
| 7 | Worcester, MA | $70,380 | $66,400 | 90 |
| 8 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $68,580 | $72,860 | 80 |
| 9 | Fargo, ND-MN | $66,400 | $65,070 | 60 |
| 10 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,610 | $74,920 | 760 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do miscellaneous construction and related workers make in the U.S.?
The median miscellaneous construction and related workers salary in the United States is $49,910 per year (mean $55,130), and about 80% earn between $36,510 and $78,700.
How much do miscellaneous construction and related workers make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,130 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays miscellaneous construction and related workers the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for miscellaneous construction and related workers at $75,220 per year (median $65,330).
What is the job outlook for miscellaneous construction and related workers?
Employment is projected to change +3.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 3,100 openings per year.