The average salary for a construction worker in California is around $42,521 per year.
Avg Salary
Construction workers earn an average yearly salary of $42,521.
Wages typically start from $27,054 and go up to $66,832.
39% below national average Updated in 2018
Construction worker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$32.13 per hour
$66,832 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$25.94 per hour
$53,946 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$20.44 per hour
$42,521 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$16.11 per hour
$33,516 per year
10th percentile
Starting level construction worker earnings begin at:
$13.01 per hour
$27,054 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 California. On average, they make less than tile and marble setters but more than stone cutters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tile and marble setter salary | $48K |
| Roofer salary | $50K |
| Construction painter salary | $47K |
| Stonemason salary | $45K |
| Maintenance worker salary | $43K |
| Construction worker salary | $43K |
| Fork lift operator salary | $35K |
| Furniture finisher salary | $35K |
| Cabinetmaker salary | $34K |
| Stone cutter salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)