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.
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 |
Best cities for miscellaneous construction and related workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $74,880 | $57,984 | $53,557 | 720 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $60,200 | $48,703 | $47,490 | 570 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $65,610 | $51,952 | $46,153 | 760 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $60,880 | $48,603 | $42,797 | 980 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $54,770 | $44,486 | $42,055 | 850 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $48,620 | $41,246 | $41,820 | 970 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $53,990 | $43,488 | $39,939 | 580 |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | $48,380 | $41,053 | $39,823 | 780 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $45,500 | $37,001 | $36,979 | 1,750 |
| 10 | Miami, FL | $49,510 | $41,961 | $36,758 | 490 |
| 11 | Tampa, FL | $42,670 | $36,465 | $36,144 | 770 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $74,880
- New York, NY — $65,610
- Los Angeles, CA — $60,880
- Philadelphia, PA — $60,200
- Denver, CO — $54,770
- Washington, DC — $53,990
- Miami, FL — $49,510
- Houston, TX — $48,620
- Dallas, TX — $48,380
- Atlanta, GA — $45,500
- Tampa, FL — $42,670
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $75,340 | $57,928 | $44,720 – $79,130 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $70,540 | $55,148 | $50,360 – $102,700 | 960 |
| Washington | $69,380 | $57,639 | $56,020 – $95,690 | 200 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | $55,536 | $46,850 – $105,180 | 260 |
| Idaho | $65,420 | $52,386 | $36,810 – $65,430 | 450 |
| New Jersey | $65,330 | $52,611 | $40,430 – $118,120 | 1,060 |
| Hawaii | $64,960 | $50,969 | $52,430 – $93,560 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $63,320 | $51,053 | $48,900 – $84,340 | 190 |
| California | $60,890 | $48,611 | $44,100 – $110,450 | 2,560 |
| New Hampshire | $58,000 | $48,783 | $47,570 – $66,070 | 90 |
| New York | $56,170 | $44,876 | $39,940 – $99,160 | 250 |
| Minnesota | $55,880 | $44,803 | $37,570 – $80,750 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,950 | $44,645 | $41,840 – $84,370 | 620 |
| Colorado | $54,380 | $44,190 | $45,870 – $65,320 | 1,160 |
| Ohio | $54,020 | $44,882 | $39,560 – $82,270 | 1,150 |
| Michigan | $53,800 | $43,373 | $37,960 – $72,080 | 660 |
| Nevada | $51,430 | $43,504 | $38,460 – $63,600 | 350 |
| Oregon | $51,110 | $39,604 | $40,850 – $81,410 | 190 |
| Indiana | $50,210 | $41,072 | $44,250 – $78,750 | 250 |
| New Mexico | $49,930 | $41,118 | $39,480 – $90,080 | 420 |
| Virginia | $49,880 | $40,205 | $41,980 – $66,830 | 570 |
| Maryland | $49,840 | $40,223 | $31,200 – $65,270 | 990 |
| Louisiana | $49,660 | $40,978 | $33,550 – $73,710 | 1,000 |
| Connecticut | $49,380 | $40,560 | $44,770 – $65,700 | 500 |
| Vermont | $49,110 | $40,429 | $45,660 – $60,140 | 120 |
| Utah | $48,880 | $40,221 | $39,570 – $73,670 | 90 |
| Illinois | $48,780 | $39,105 | $36,730 – $74,390 | 710 |
| South Carolina | $48,080 | $39,085 | $40,950 – $105,190 | 210 |
| Texas | $47,840 | $40,619 | $36,810 – $70,900 | 3,350 |
| Arizona | $47,550 | $39,406 | $38,100 – $61,680 | — |
| North Carolina | $47,510 | $38,967 | $32,660 – $69,300 | 1,010 |
| Montana | $47,280 | $38,704 | $37,040 – $62,880 | 310 |
| Iowa | $46,990 | $38,803 | $40,640 – $65,350 | 220 |
| Alaska | $46,730 | $39,728 | $34,290 – $62,460 | — |
| Oklahoma | $46,460 | $37,965 | $39,780 – $56,990 | — |
| Georgia | $46,430 | $37,700 | $28,290 – $74,890 | 2,920 |
| Kansas | $45,950 | $37,337 | $37,090 – $74,420 | 310 |
| Florida | $45,120 | $38,434 | $35,320 – $60,780 | 2,710 |
| Missouri | $45,090 | $37,228 | $39,820 – $51,710 | 490 |
| West Virginia | $44,300 | $36,507 | $38,830 – $66,940 | 90 |
| Delaware | $43,060 | $35,066 | $34,530 – $59,740 | 330 |
| Arkansas | $42,670 | $35,014 | $31,070 – $77,640 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $41,600 | $35,606 | $24,400 – $65,030 | 440 |
| Mississippi | $36,260 | $30,597 | $21,100 – $42,670 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $35,420 | $29,518 | $31,980 – $62,400 | 90 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
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.