How much do odd job persons earn in the United States
$49,010a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,084 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,459
- 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.
What odd job persons earn in the United States
Lowest 10%: $35,040Median: $49,010Highest 10%: $75,980
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $63,700 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,390 |
| 3. United States | $49,010 |
| 4. Denmark estimate | $47,590 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $125 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier$37,880
- Meter reader$47,750
- Water and firewood collectors$40,240
- Gym worker$33,370
- Waste collector$49,690
- Sorter$49,690
- Street sweeper$46,860
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $60,080 |
| Washington | $59,130 |
| Alaska | $58,880 |
| Minnesota | $58,810 |
| Hawaii | $58,800 |
| Massachusetts | $57,750 |
| New York | $57,190 |
| Connecticut | $56,450 |
| Illinois | $56,250 |
| California | $55,450 |
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| Wisconsin | $54,690 |
| Vermont | $53,950 |
| New Jersey | $53,460 |
| Oregon | $53,200 |
| Ohio | $52,820 |
| New Hampshire | $52,000 |
| Nevada | $51,150 |
| Iowa | $51,120 |
| Rhode Island | $51,070 |
| Maine | $50,980 |
| Colorado | $50,900 |
| Utah | $50,700 |
| Maryland | $50,690 |
| North Dakota | $50,130 |
| Nebraska | $50,090 |
| Indiana | $49,460 |
| Delaware | $49,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,880 |
| Virginia | $48,530 |
| Missouri | $48,410 |
| South Dakota | $48,150 |
| Idaho | $48,100 |
| Arizona | $47,770 |
| Michigan | $47,380 |
| Kansas | $47,180 |
| South Carolina | $47,150 |
| Georgia | $47,140 |
| Wyoming | $47,090 |
| North Carolina | $47,040 |
| Montana | $46,740 |
| Tennessee | $46,690 |
| Kentucky | $46,650 |
| Florida | $45,790 |
| Texas | $45,620 |
| New Mexico | $45,320 |
| Louisiana | $44,640 |
| Mississippi | $43,770 |
| Alabama | $43,220 |
| Arkansas | $42,870 |
| Oklahoma | $42,480 |
| West Virginia | $39,450 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | $49,590 |
| Installation | $49,230 |
| Helpers--Installation | $39,630 |
| Grounds Maintenance Worker | $46,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do odd job persons earn a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,084 a month, $49,010 a year.
Which country pays odd job persons the most?
United States, with a median of $49,010 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do odd job persons earn more in the United States or in Canada?
In the United States: $49,010 a year against $33,540 in Canada, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate