The average salary for a construction worker in Texas is around $32,630 per year.
Avg Salary
Construction workers earn an average yearly salary of $32,630.
Wages typically start from $22,470 and go up to $47,384.
49% below national average Updated in 2018
Construction worker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$22.78 per hour
$47,384 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$19.09 per hour
$39,709 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$15.69 per hour
$32,630 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$12.89 per hour
$26,813 per year
10th percentile
Starting level construction worker earnings begin at:
$10.80 per hour
$22,470 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 Texas. On average, they make less than drywall and ceiling tile installers but more than cabinetmakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Drywall and ceiling tile installer salary | $37K |
| Cement mason salary | $36K |
| Construction painter salary | $35K |
| Roofer salary | $35K |
| Pipelayer salary | $32K |
| Construction worker salary | $33K |
| Fork lift operator salary | $32K |
| Stone cutter salary | $32K |
| Tile and marble setter salary | $32K |
| Cabinetmaker salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)