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Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary in U.S.

The median pay for a miscellaneous construction and related workers in U.S. is $48,120/year ($23.14/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$48K
Median annual
$23.14/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $48K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,392/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home41.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$48,120/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,980/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $35,160, 25th percentile $39,990, median $48,120, 75th percentile $60,960, 90th percentile $77,540. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$40KMedian$48K75th$61K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $35,160, 25th percentile $39,990, median $48,120, 75th percentile $60,960, 90th percentile $77,540. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level miscellaneous construction and related workers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K.Top earners bring in $78K or more - a $42K spread from bottom to top.

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Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Massachusetts$71K+47%890
Pennsylvania$69K+43%440
Maine$68K+41%40
Hawaii$67K+40%120
Washington$66K+36%240
Wisconsin$64K+32%310
California$63K+31%2,780
Nebraska$62K+29%70
Minnesota$61K+28%110
Idaho$61K+26%420
Maryland$54K+13%960
New Jersey$54K+13%1,370
Indiana$53K+11%300
Louisiana$52K+9%1,770
New Hampshire$52K+8%90

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Frequently asked questions

How much do miscellaneous construction and related workers make in U.S.?

The median is $48,120 a year - that works out to about $23.14 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,160, and experienced miscellaneous construction and related workers can clear $77,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $48K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,392/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 41.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a miscellaneous construction and related workers salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median miscellaneous construction and related workers salary is worth about $48,120 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do miscellaneous construction and related workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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