In terms of employment, building is among the most sought-after sectors in the US.
According to June employment numbers published by the Department of Labor, the American economy created 206,000 new jobs. Employment rose most in the building, health care, social support, and government sectors.
Not only are construction workers in great demand, but their average pay is also more than the $7.25 per hour federal minimum wage. But as other labor rights advocates have noted, it is insufficient to make up for the dangers and strenuous physical labor involved.
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The salary of construction workers in the US
The average yearly compensation for a construction worker in the United States is $49,280, while the average hourly rate is $23.69. This information is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) most recent Occupational Employment and Rate Statistics report.
The median pay for construction workers at the federal level is $21.78 per hour, or $45,300 per year. The 50th percentile salary estimate, or median salary, represents the wage range where 50% of workers earn less than the median and 50% earn more than the median.
Where do Construction Workers make the Most in the US?
The following states have the highest wages for construction workers, per data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- Illinois
- Hawaii
- New York
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Massachusetts has an average yearly salary of $67,780 and an average hourly wage of $32.59. The average pay in New Jersey is $32.35 an hour, or $67,280 annually. In contrast, the median salary in Illinois is $66,670 annually and $32.06 per hour.
The average hourly income for a construction worker is $31.52 in Hawaii and $65,570 annually, whereas it is $30.69 in New York and $63,830 annually.
