The average salary for a construction worker in the United States is around $32,395 per year.
Avg Salary
Construction workers earn an average yearly salary of $32,395.
Wages typically start from $21,866 and go up to $47,993.
49% below national average Updated in 2019
Construction worker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$23.07 per hour
$47,993 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$19.15 per hour
$39,840 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$15.57 per hour
$32,395 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$12.66 per hour
$26,341 per year
10th percentile
Starting level construction worker earnings begin at:
$10.51 per hour
$21,866 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Construction worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $52,150 |
| New York | $51,720 |
| Alaska | $50,683 |
| Hawaii | $49,871 |
| Massachusetts | $49,030 |
| New Jersey | $47,180 |
| Illinois | $45,957 |
| Connecticut | $45,826 |
| Washington | $44,580 |
| Rhode Island | $44,210 |
| Missouri | $42,590 |
| California | $42,521 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,260 |
| Wisconsin | $40,960 |
| North Dakota | $40,560 |
| Ohio | $39,970 |
| District of Columbia | $38,870 |
| Indiana | $38,380 |
| Oregon | $38,010 |
| Michigan | $37,530 |
| Iowa | $37,402 |
| Montana | $36,660 |
| New Hampshire | $36,650 |
| Wyoming | $35,640 |
| Colorado | $35,470 |
| Kansas | $35,221 |
| Vermont | $35,130 |
| Delaware | $34,960 |
| Kentucky | $34,690 |
| Nebraska | $34,660 |
| Nevada | $34,520 |
| Georgia | $33,600 |
| Maryland | $33,590 |
| Louisiana | $33,420 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $32,980 |
| Maine | $32,950 |
| West Virginia | $32,900 |
| Utah | $32,790 |
| Texas | $32,630 |
| Idaho | $31,959 |
| Virginia | $30,890 |
| New Mexico | $30,770 |
| Tennessee | $30,650 |
| Oklahoma | $30,480 |
| Florida | $30,060 |
| South Dakota | $29,740 |
| North Carolina | $29,730 |
| South Carolina | $29,320 |
| Arizona | $28,908 |
| Mississippi | $28,720 |
| Alabama | $28,710 |
| Arkansas | $27,602 |
| Guam | $21,720 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,140 |
How do construction worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Construction workers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than roofers but more than furniture finishers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Roofer salary | $37K |
| Construction painter salary | $35K |
| Fork lift operator salary | $35K |
| Stone cutter salary | $34K |
| Cabinetmaker salary | $33K |
| Construction worker salary | $32K |
| Furniture finisher salary | $32K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)