Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary in California (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in California, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
California Median
$60,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $49,910
State Rank
#9 of 45
2,560 employed here

How much do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers make in California?

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers working in California earn a median salary of $60,890 per year, or about $29.27 per hour. That is 22% above the national median of $49,910 for this occupation.

Within California, entry-level pay starts around $44,100 while the top 10% make $110,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,080 and $80,170 a year.

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary range in California

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,100$21.20
25th percentile (early career)$50,080$24.08
50th percentile (median)$60,890$29.27
75th percentile (experienced)$80,170$38.54
90th percentile (top earners)$110,450$53.10

How California compares

California ranks 9th out of 45 states and territories for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Maine$75,340
2Massachusetts$70,540
3Washington$69,380
4North Dakota$66,450
5Idaho$65,420

Working as Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in California

Nationally, about 28,000 people work as Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare California pay ($60,890) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers make in California?
The median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in California is $60,890 per year, or about $29.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,100 at the entry level to $110,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers about 22% more than the national median of $49,910. California ranks 9th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,890 a year. About 2,560 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.