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Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in United States 2024

How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in United States?


Average Yearly Salary
58,800 USD
( 4,900 USD monthly)

LOW
24,000
USD
AVERAGE
58,800
USD
HIGH
162,000
USD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Construction / Building / Installation in United States typically earns around 58,800 USD. Salaries range from 24,000 USD (lowest average) to 162,000 USD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Construction / Building / Installation domain in United States exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Construction / Building / Installation
3D Printing Construction Technician61,500 USD
Adjudicator37,700 USD
Assembler30,900 USD
Boat Builder and Shipwright47,500 USD
Bricklayer25,300 USD
Building Administrator41,700 USD
Building Automation Engineer86,700 USD
Building Contracts Manager131,000 USD
Building Information Modeling Manager124,000 USD
Building Inspector37,900 USD
Building Monitor30,400 USD
Building Sales Manager128,000 USD
Building Systems Integration Specialist86,100 USD
Cabinetmaker33,500 USD
Carpenter34,700 USD
Civil Engineer88,700 USD
Civil Technician45,800 USD
Concreter28,700 USD
Construction and Building Inspector36,800 USD
Construction and Maintenance Manager73,400 USD
Construction Assistant34,200 USD
Construction Coordinator50,800 USD
Construction Data Analyst81,300 USD
Construction Estimator58,100 USD
Construction Field Engineer80,100 USD
Construction General Manager162,000 USD
Construction Inventory Officer30,500 USD
Construction Manager172,000 USD
Construction Operations Manager154,000 USD
Construction Project Controls Manager117,000 USD
Construction Project Coordinator93,900 USD
Construction Project Engineer90,900 USD
Construction Project Manager163,000 USD
Construction Project Manager153,000 USD
Construction Project Planner85,200 USD
Construction Quality Control Manager125,000 USD
Construction Robotics Engineer88,700 USD
Construction Safety Officer55,200 USD
Construction Superintendent56,300 USD
Construction Supervisor86,100 USD
Construction Technical Assistant31,900 USD
Construction Technical Officer40,400 USD
Construction Technical Writer36,100 USD
Construction Technician32,100 USD
Construction Waste Management Consultant86,400 USD
Construction Worker26,800 USD
Crane and Tower Operator32,600 USD
Crane Operator32,900 USD
Diesel Mechanic28,100 USD
Digital Construction Manager95,000 USD
Draughtsman26,500 USD
Drywall Installer31,900 USD
Electrical Draftsman32,700 USD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor103,000 USD
Electrical Engineering Technician38,200 USD
Electrical Supervisor66,000 USD
Electrician44,700 USD
Elevator Installer and Repairer40,700 USD
Engineer89,200 USD
Excavator Operator31,400 USD
Field Inspector55,000 USD
Floor Finisher36,000 USD
Floor Manager50,200 USD
Foreman25,100 USD
Frame and Truss Detailer27,900 USD
Furniture Finisher30,200 USD
Gas Technician 27,700 USD
Handyman26,100 USD
Health and Safety Coordinator37,300 USD
Health and Safety Officer43,600 USD
Installation Manager108,000 USD
Installer26,200 USD
Insulation Installer32,300 USD
Labourer23,700 USD
Land Surveyor38,600 USD
Lean Construction Specialist88,700 USD
Lift Technician30,800 USD
Maintenance Foreman26,500 USD
Material Tester44,800 USD
Model Maker47,500 USD
Order Picker27,400 USD
Painter29,100 USD
Pipe Layer25,600 USD
Pipe Welder25,800 USD
Pipefitter26,300 USD
Plumber32,200 USD
Prefabrication and Modular Construction Specialist81,100 USD
Property Coordinator73,000 USD
Purchasing Manager104,000 USD
Quantity Estimator55,900 USD
Quantity Surveyor57,000 USD
Roof Slater and Tiler27,900 USD
Sheet Metal Mechanic31,700 USD
Sheet Metal Worker27,900 USD
Site Clerk30,900 USD
Site engineer77,300 USD
Site Leader137,000 USD
Stock Controller43,800 USD
Structural Steel Construction Worker33,300 USD
Sustainable Materials Engineer83,000 USD
Technical Draughtsman33,700 USD
Tender Manager125,000 USD
Tendering Manager136,000 USD
Tower Crane Operator31,100 USD
Wall and Floor Tiler29,800 USD
Warehouse Manager97,100 USD
Welder25,700 USD
Welding Superintendent34,500 USD


Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in United States

Median and salary distribution United States Construction / Building / Installation yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
79,200 USD or more
10% of people earn
65,400 to 79,200 USD
20% of people earn
35,000 USD or less
65% of people earn
35,000 to 65,400 USD
Minimum Salary
24,000 USD
Median
53,600 USD
Maximum
162,000 USD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Construction / Building / Installation in United States range from 24,000 USD (starting average salary) to 162,000 USD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Construction / Building / Installation is 53,600 USD, implying that half of the workforce in United States earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Construction / Building / Installation in United States earn less than 42,100 USD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 69,200 USD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Construction / Building / Installation in United States. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 35,000 USD to 65,400 USD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 35,000 USD mark, while 10% ranged from 65,400 USD to 79,200 USD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 79,200 USD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Construction / Building / Installation in United States having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Construction / Building / Installation in United States, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in United States costs anywhere from 39,600 USD to 119,000 USD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Construction / Building / Installation / United States

Salary comparison by gender United States Construction / Building / Installation yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Construction / Building / Installation in United States, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
60,100 USD
Female-4%
57,500 USD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in United States for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Construction / Building / Installation / United States

How much are annual salary increments in United States for individuals working in Construction / Building / Installation? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Construction / Building / Installation in United States are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate United States Construction / Building / Installation
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

United States / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in United States is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Construction / Building / Installation / United States

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71% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 29% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Construction / Building / Installation / United States


28 USD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Construction / Building / Installation in United States is 28 USD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Construction / Building / Installation in United States is 12 USD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Atlanta59,400 USD
Austin69,000 USD
Baltimore60,300 USD
Boston64,200 USD
Bristol49,900 USD
Chicago68,100 USD
Cincinnati50,400 USD
Cleveland52,000 USD
Dallas70,200 USD
Denver63,600 USD
Detroit64,200 USD
Honolulu49,700 USD
Houston73,100 USD
Indianapolis62,400 USD
Iowa City48,600 USD
Jacksonville67,500 USD
Kansas City57,400 USD
Kent49,100 USD
Las Vegas60,000 USD
Long Beach56,600 USD
Los Angeles71,200 USD
Memphis62,600 USD
Miami57,600 USD
Minneapolis52,300 USD
New Orleans54,700 USD
New York75,400 USD
Oakland55,500 USD
Oklahoma City59,000 USD
Orlando52,800 USD
Philadelphia69,300 USD
Phoenix68,200 USD
Sacramento58,400 USD
San Antonio71,300 USD
San Diego67,700 USD
San Francisco64,800 USD
San Jose66,600 USD
Seattle62,200 USD
Tampa54,600 USD
Vancouver49,400 USD
Washington D.C.64,300 USD

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Alabama63,000 USD
Alaska55,100 USD
Arizona65,500 USD
Arkansas60,700 USD
California69,300 USD
Colorado62,700 USD
Connecticut60,900 USD
Delaware56,600 USD
District of Columbia55,500 USD
Florida69,100 USD
Georgia67,900 USD
Hawaii58,100 USD
Idaho58,100 USD
Illinois68,700 USD
Indiana65,700 USD
Iowa60,800 USD
Kansas60,900 USD
Kentucky62,800 USD
Louisiana62,800 USD
Maine57,900 USD
Maryland65,400 USD
Massachusetts65,500 USD
Michigan68,100 USD
Minnesota64,400 USD
Mississippi60,700 USD
Missouri65,100 USD
Montana57,700 USD
Nebraska59,600 USD
Nevada60,900 USD
New Hampshire58,500 USD
New Jersey68,000 USD
New Mexico60,500 USD
New York70,600 USD
North Carolina62,200 USD
North Dakota50,900 USD
Ohio62,900 USD
Oklahoma57,300 USD
Oregon57,300 USD
Pennsylvania63,700 USD
Rhode Island52,300 USD
South Carolina58,700 USD
South Dakota52,400 USD
Tennessee61,100 USD
Texas65,200 USD
Utah55,500 USD
Vermont51,500 USD
Virginia62,500 USD
Washington62,000 USD
West Virginia55,100 USD
Wisconsin60,400 USD
Wyoming51,100 USD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in United States is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
92,800 USD
Public Sector+5%
97,500 USD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Construction / Building / Installation in United States?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 53,600 USD and 69,200 USD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Construction / Building / Installation in United States ranges from 24,000 USD to 42,100 USD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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