How much does a builder make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $9,583 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $7,454
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Bricklayer$62,110
- Stonemason$57,390
- Concrete finisher$57,130
- Carpenter$60,580
- Tent builder$49,570
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $155,400 |
| Washington | $155,100 |
| Massachusetts | $145,000 |
| Alaska | $139,200 |
| New Jersey | $138,200 |
| California | $133,200 |
| Delaware | $132,200 |
| Oregon | $131,400 |
| New Hampshire | $129,300 |
| Hawaii | $128,900 |
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| Maryland | $128,300 |
| District of Columbia | $126,400 |
| Connecticut | $125,200 |
| Colorado | $124,800 |
| Minnesota | $123,400 |
| Kansas | $120,800 |
| Virginia | $119,100 |
| South Dakota | $118,400 |
| Nevada | $115,300 |
| Arizona | $114,700 |
| Wisconsin | $114,200 |
| Florida | $113,100 |
| Missouri | $112,200 |
| Georgia | $110,800 |
| Tennessee | $110,200 |
| Maine | $110,100 |
| Louisiana | $110,000 |
| Illinois | $109,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $108,300 |
| South Carolina | $108,100 |
| North Carolina | $106,600 |
| Indiana | $106,400 |
| Utah | $105,200 |
| Idaho | $104,600 |
| New Mexico | $104,600 |
| Montana | $104,500 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 |
| Vermont | $103,500 |
| Michigan | $103,200 |
| North Dakota | $102,100 |
| Ohio | $102,000 |
| Texas | $101,500 |
| Nebraska | $100,800 |
| Oklahoma | $100,700 |
| Mississippi | $99,520 |
| Iowa | $99,280 |
| Kentucky | $97,020 |
| Alabama | $96,960 |
| West Virginia | $95,740 |
| Wyoming | $92,320 |
| Arkansas | $86,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $9,583 a month, $115,000 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $69,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $189,400.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a builder the most?
New York, with a median of $155,400 a year.
Does a builder make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $115,000 a year against $52,880 in Germany, 2.2 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: $115,000 a year against $62,110 for a bricklayer, 1.9 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate