Construction and Extraction

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers

14/100
#547 of 825
$49,910
median pay, U.S.
28,380
employed (2024)
+3.5%
growth, 2024–34
3,100
openings per year
High school diploma or equivalent
typical entry education

Is miscellaneous construction and related workers a good career?

It scores 14/100 and ranks #547 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.

Advantages

  • No college degree typically required to enter

Possible tradeoffs

  • Pays below the U.S. median wage ($49,910 vs $61,390)

What miscellaneous construction and related workers earn

Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025

Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. miscellaneous construction and related workers earn between $42,810 and $62,440 a year.

Best-paying states

Maine statewide
$75,340
Massachusetts statewide
$70,540
Washington statewide
$69,380
North Dakota statewide
$66,450
Idaho statewide
$65,420
New Jersey statewide
$65,330
Hawaii statewide
$64,960
Wisconsin statewide
$63,320
California statewide
$60,890
New Hampshire statewide
$58,000
$20k $70k $120k

Best-paying metros

01 San Francisco, CA $83,310
02 Milwaukee, WI $80,550
03 Pittsburgh, PA $77,370
04 Seattle, WA $75,550
05 Boston, MA $74,880
06 Worcester, MA $70,380
07 Providence, RI $68,580
08 Fargo, ND $66,400

Strongest employment concentration

01 Texas 3,350
02 Georgia 2,920
03 Florida 2,710
04 California 2,560
05 Colorado 1,160
06 Ohio 1,150

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How to become a miscellaneous construction and related worker

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Related occupations

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Questions about becoming a miscellaneous construction and related worker
How much do miscellaneous construction and related workers make?

The national median wage is $49,910 a year, with the middle half earning between $42,810 and $62,440 (BLS OEWS May 2025).

Is miscellaneous construction and related workers a good career?

On the Jobs.best index it scores 14 of 100 and ranks #547 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +3.5% through 2034.

What education do you need to become a miscellaneous construction and related worker?

The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.

Where do miscellaneous construction and related workers earn the most?

Among states, Maine pays the highest median ($75,340). Local pay for every state and metro is below.

U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWages: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Projections: BLS EP 2024–34
Sources: OEWS-M2025 · EP-2024-34. How we score careers →