Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker Salary
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers earn a median $49,910 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$49,910
$24.00 per hour
Range
$36,510 – $78,700
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
28,380
across the U.S.
▲3.7%
Pay trend: The median for miscellaneous construction and related workers in the U.S. rose from $48,120 (May 2024) to $49,910 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.3%.
What miscellaneous construction and related workers do
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.9% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 2,400
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of miscellaneous construction and related workers is projected to grow 3.9% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,283
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,524Monthly
$1,762Twice a month
$1,626Every 2 weeks
$20.33Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,809
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,094
- Medicare (1.45%)$724
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,283
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,510 | $17.55 | $31,516 |
| 25th percentile | $42,810 | $20.58 | $36,578 |
| Median (50th) | $49,910 | $24.00 | $42,283 |
| 75th percentile | $62,440 | $30.02 | $52,351 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,700 | $37.84 | $64,195 |
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $75,340 | +11.3% | $57,928 | $44,720 – $79,130 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $70,540 | −0.3% | $55,148 | $50,360 – $102,700 | 960 |
| Washington | $69,380 | +5.7% | $57,639 | $56,020 – $95,690 | 200 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | +30.3% | $55,536 | $46,850 – $105,180 | 260 |
| Idaho | $65,420 | +7.5% | $52,386 | $36,810 – $65,430 | 450 |
| New Jersey | $65,330 | +20.2% | $52,611 | $40,430 – $118,120 | 1,060 |
| Hawaii | $64,960 | −3.4% | $50,969 | $52,430 – $93,560 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $63,320 | −0.7% | $51,053 | $48,900 – $84,340 | 190 |
| California | $60,890 | −3.4% | $48,611 | $44,100 – $110,450 | 2,560 |
| New Hampshire | $58,000 | +11.2% | $48,783 | $47,570 – $66,070 | 90 |
| New York | $56,170 | +13.7% | $44,876 | $39,940 – $99,160 | 250 |
| Minnesota | $55,880 | −9.0% | $44,803 | $37,570 – $80,750 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,950 | −20.1% | $44,645 | $41,840 – $84,370 | 620 |
| Colorado | $54,380 | +2.7% | $44,190 | $45,870 – $65,320 | 1,160 |
| Ohio | $54,020 | +12.7% | $44,882 | $39,560 – $82,270 | 1,150 |
| Michigan | $53,800 | +7.2% | $43,373 | $37,960 – $72,080 | 660 |
| Nevada | $51,430 | +8.8% | $43,504 | $38,460 – $63,600 | 350 |
| Oregon | $51,110 | +5.4% | $39,604 | $40,850 – $81,410 | 190 |
| Indiana | $50,210 | −6.1% | $41,072 | $44,250 – $78,750 | 250 |
| New Mexico | $49,930 | +7.1% | $41,118 | $39,480 – $90,080 | 420 |
| Virginia | $49,880 | +2.3% | $40,205 | $41,980 – $66,830 | 570 |
| Maryland | $49,840 | −8.3% | $40,223 | $31,200 – $65,270 | 990 |
| Louisiana | $49,660 | −5.1% | $40,978 | $33,550 – $73,710 | 1,000 |
| Connecticut | $49,380 | +4.6% | $40,560 | $44,770 – $65,700 | 500 |
| Vermont | $49,110 | −2.0% | $40,429 | $45,660 – $60,140 | 120 |
| Utah | $48,880 | +11.9% | $40,221 | $39,570 – $73,670 | 90 |
| Illinois | $48,780 | +16.5% | $39,105 | $36,730 – $74,390 | 710 |
| South Carolina | $48,080 | +0.9% | $39,085 | $40,950 – $105,190 | 210 |
| Texas | $47,840 | +1.0% | $40,619 | $36,810 – $70,900 | 3,350 |
| Arizona | $47,550 | −8.1% | $39,406 | $38,100 – $61,680 | — |
| North Carolina | $47,510 | +3.6% | $38,967 | $32,660 – $69,300 | 1,010 |
| Montana | $47,280 | +2.6% | $38,704 | $37,040 – $62,880 | 310 |
| Iowa | $46,990 | +3.1% | $38,803 | $40,640 – $65,350 | 220 |
| Alaska | $46,730 | — | $39,728 | $34,290 – $62,460 | — |
| Oklahoma | $46,460 | +14.4% | $37,965 | $39,780 – $56,990 | — |
| Georgia | $46,430 | −0.7% | $37,700 | $28,290 – $74,890 | 2,920 |
| Kansas | $45,950 | +14.4% | $37,337 | $37,090 – $74,420 | 310 |
| Florida | $45,120 | +8.5% | $38,434 | $35,320 – $60,780 | 2,710 |
| Missouri | $45,090 | +0.2% | $37,228 | $39,820 – $51,710 | 490 |
| West Virginia | $44,300 | +10.7% | $36,507 | $38,830 – $66,940 | 90 |
| Delaware | $43,060 | −4.9% | $35,066 | $34,530 – $59,740 | 330 |
| Arkansas | $42,670 | +36.6% | $35,014 | $31,070 – $77,640 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $41,600 | +1.7% | $35,606 | $24,400 – $65,030 | 440 |
| Mississippi | $36,260 | +2.1% | $30,597 | $21,100 – $42,670 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $35,420 | +2.7% | $29,518 | $31,980 – $62,400 | 90 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner | $49,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $50,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $49,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Fence Erector | $47,980 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator | $70,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $74,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | 0.0% |
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $109,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Carpet Installer | $50,340 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,400 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Floor Sander and Finisher | $50,440 | No formal educational credential | +1.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a miscellaneous construction and related worker make?
The national median salary for miscellaneous construction and related workers is $49,910 a year ($24.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,510 and the top 10% earn over $78,700. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays miscellaneous construction and related workers the most?
Maine has the highest median pay at $75,340.
How many miscellaneous construction and related workers are there in the U.S.?
About 28,380 people work as miscellaneous construction and related workers nationwide.