Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$49,910
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$24.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$78,700
entry level starts ~$36,510
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 28,000 employed

How much do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers make?

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers earn a median annual salary of $49,910 in the United States, which works out to roughly $24.00 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $36,510 at the entry level and $78,700 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $42,810 and $62,440 a year.

That is $11,480 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary range by percentile

Half of all Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers earn between $42,810 and $62,440 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,510$17.55
25th percentile (early career)$42,810$20.58
50th percentile (median)$49,910$24.00
75th percentile (experienced)$62,440$30.02
90th percentile (top earners)$78,700$37.84

Highest-paying states for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Maine leads the country for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers pay at $75,340 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($70,540) and Washington ($69,380). At the other end, Kentucky posts the lowest median at $35,420 — a gap of $39,920 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Maine$75,340$36.22+51%
2Massachusetts$70,540$33.91+41%
3Washington$69,380$33.36+39%
4North Dakota$66,450$31.95+33%
5Idaho$65,420$31.45+31%

Workforce and education

About 28,000 people work as Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $55,130 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers make in the United States?
The median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in the United States is $49,910 per year, or about $24.00 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $36,510, while the top 10% of earners make $78,700 or more.
How does Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers median of $49,910 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers the most?
Maine is the highest-paying state for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers, with a median salary of $75,340 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers work in the United States?
About 28,000 people were employed as Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.