How much does a construction worker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,882 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,296
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 5. Norway estimate | $48,160 |
| 6. United States | $46,580 |
| 7. Luxembourg estimate | $41,960 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant$50,440
- Civils worker$51,830
- Picker and packer$36,280
- Factory labourer$40,870
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers$40,930
- Fiacre driver$41,980
- Warehouse worker$40,610
- Shelf stacker$37,330
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Hawaii | $73,390 |
| Massachusetts | $62,140 |
| New Jersey | $61,290 |
| Illinois | $60,580 |
| Minnesota | $60,250 |
| California | $58,450 |
| Washington | $57,440 |
| Connecticut | $57,250 |
| Rhode Island | $57,140 |
| Alaska | $57,080 |
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| Missouri | $56,400 |
| Wisconsin | $55,210 |
| Ohio | $55,030 |
| New York | $54,990 |
| Oregon | $50,240 |
| District of Columbia | $49,630 |
| New Hampshire | $49,520 |
| Indiana | $49,390 |
| Michigan | $49,240 |
| Montana | $49,130 |
| North Dakota | $49,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,740 |
| Iowa | $48,070 |
| Colorado | $47,920 |
| Nevada | $47,650 |
| Nebraska | $47,080 |
| Vermont | $46,690 |
| Maine | $46,580 |
| Idaho | $46,570 |
| Arizona | $46,500 |
| Maryland | $46,380 |
| Utah | $46,310 |
| Wyoming | $46,040 |
| Kentucky | $45,400 |
| Delaware | $44,840 |
| Kansas | $44,610 |
| Tennessee | $44,290 |
| North Carolina | $43,710 |
| Virginia | $43,350 |
| Florida | $43,150 |
| South Dakota | $42,680 |
| South Carolina | $42,340 |
| West Virginia | $41,870 |
| Texas | $40,880 |
| Oklahoma | $40,020 |
| Georgia | $38,970 |
| New Mexico | $38,730 |
| Louisiana | $38,400 |
| Arkansas | $37,760 |
| Mississippi | $37,400 |
| Alabama | $36,910 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Construction Laborer | $47,120 |
| Helpers--Electrician | $42,670 |
| Helpers--Pipelayer | $42,360 |
| Helper | $42,670 |
| Helpers--Carpenter | $43,780 |
| Helpers--Brickmason | $47,550 |
| Helpers--Painter | $40,470 |
| Helpers--Roofer | $44,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,882 a month, $46,580 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $34,820 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $75,540.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a construction worker the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $73,390 a year.
Does a construction worker make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $46,580 a year against $40,850 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: $50,440 a year against $46,580 for a construction worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate