The average salary for a construction worker in California is around $47,490 per year.
Avg Salary
Construction workers earn an average yearly salary of $47,490.
Wages typically start from $32,010 and go up to $76,490.
32% below national average Updated in 2021
Construction worker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$36.78 per hour
$76,490 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$29.54 per hour
$61,450 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$22.83 per hour
$47,490 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level construction worker earnings begin at:
$18.17 per hour
$37,790 per year
10th percentile
Starting level construction worker earnings begin at:
$15.39 per hour
$32,010 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Construction worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $58,550 |
| Massachusetts | $56,710 |
| Hawaii | $56,430 |
| New York | $55,440 |
| New Jersey | $54,690 |
| Rhode Island | $47,790 |
| Washington | $47,690 |
| California | $47,490 |
| Alaska | $47,350 |
| Connecticut | $47,130 |
| Minnesota | $46,690 |
| District of Columbia | $46,330 |
| North Dakota | $46,210 |
| Ohio | $46,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,840 |
| Oregon | $45,780 |
| Wisconsin | $45,670 |
| Missouri | $45,550 |
| Indiana | $45,080 |
| Montana | $44,910 |
| New Hampshire | $38,740 |
| Michigan | $38,730 |
| Iowa | $38,440 |
| Colorado | $38,070 |
| Vermont | $37,700 |
| Nevada | $37,670 |
| Arizona | $37,630 |
| Delaware | $37,630 |
| Nebraska | $37,590 |
| Utah | $37,420 |
| Wyoming | $37,380 |
| Maryland | $37,170 |
| Maine | $37,170 |
| Kentucky | $36,920 |
| Idaho | $36,550 |
| Kansas | $36,430 |
| Tennessee | $36,390 |
| West Virginia | $36,360 |
| Virginia | $36,320 |
| South Dakota | $36,290 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,170 |
| Oklahoma | $36,090 |
| Florida | $36,080 |
| North Carolina | $35,530 |
| New Mexico | $34,990 |
| South Carolina | $34,900 |
| Louisiana | $34,790 |
| Georgia | $34,620 |
| Alabama | $29,940 |
| Arkansas | $29,920 |
| Mississippi | $29,750 |
| Guam | $23,050 |
| Texas | $20,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,770 |
How do construction worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Construction workers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than derrick operators but more than pump operators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Derrick operator salary | $50K |
| Hazardous materials removal worker salary | $49K |
| Highway maintenance worker salary | $48K |
| Recreational vehicle service technician salary | $58K |
| Locksmith salary | $48K |
| Construction worker salary | $47K |
| Welder salary | $49K |
| Gem worker salary | $49K |
| Jeweler salary | $49K |
| Pump operator salary | $43K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)