U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers ; Boilermakers ; Brickmasons and Blockmasons ; Stonemasons ; Carpenters ; Carpet Installers ; Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles ; Floor Sanders and Finishers ; Tile and Marble Setters ; Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers ; Terrazzo Workers and Finishers ; Construction Laborers ; Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators ; Pile-Driver Operators ; Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators ; Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers ; Tapers ; Electricians ; Glaziers ; Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall ; Insulation Workers, Mechanical ; Painters, Construction and Maintenance ; Paperhangers ; Pipelayers ; Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters ; Plasterers and Stucco Masons ; Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers ; Roofers ; Sheet Metal Workers ; Structural Iron and Steel Workers ; Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters ; Helpers--Carpenters ; Helpers--Electricians ; Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons ; Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters ; Helpers--Roofers ; Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other ; Construction and Building Inspectors ; Elevator Installers and Repairers ; Fence Erectors ; Hazardous Materials Removal Workers ; Highway Maintenance Workers ; Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators ; Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners ; Segmental Pavers ; Construction and Related Workers, All Other* ; Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas ; Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas ; Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining ; Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas ; Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters ; Continuous Mining Machine Operators ; Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators ; Mining Machine Operators, All Other ; Rock Splitters, Quarry ; Roof Bolters, Mining ; Roustabouts, Oil and Gas ; Helpers--Extraction Workers ; Extraction Workers, All Other
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,072,530 | 0.3 % | $21.09 | $43,870 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.94 | $14.00 | $18.79 | $26.52 | $34.99 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,760 | $29,120 | $39,080 | $55,170 | $72,780 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 955,810 | 57.89 | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 555,990 | 77.93 | $19.56 | $40,690 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 508,070 | 76.35 | $19.76 | $41,090 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 412,810 | 62.16 | $22.64 | $47,090 |
| Residential Building Construction | 378,740 | 64.03 | $19.54 | $40,650 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 555,990 | 77.93 | $19.56 | $40,690 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 508,070 | 76.35 | $19.76 | $41,090 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 201,290 | 66.13 | $21.63 | $45,000 |
| Residential Building Construction | 378,740 | 64.03 | $19.54 | $40,650 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 336,140 | 62.62 | $19.17 | $39,880 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 2,900 | 0.82 | $31.01 | $64,490 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 430 | 0.09 | $30.94 | $64,360 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 1,610 | 0.19 | $30.89 | $64,250 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | (8) | (8) | $29.19 | $60,710 |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | 40 | 0.02 | $29.08 | $60,480 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 519,040 | 51.44 | 1.29 | $17.46 | $36,310 |
| California | 495,260 | 35.37 | 0.89 | $24.94 | $51,880 |
| New York | 302,350 | 36.24 | 0.91 | $26.40 | $54,910 |
| Florida | 274,060 | 38.58 | 0.97 | $17.80 | $37,030 |
| Pennsylvania | 207,440 | 37.83 | 0.95 | $21.36 | $44,430 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 32,620 | 120.85 | 3.03 | $21.81 | $45,360 |
| New Mexico | 52,360 | 67.34 | 1.69 | $17.50 | $36,410 |
| West Virginia | 46,310 | 67.30 | 1.69 | $20.07 | $41,740 |
| North Dakota | 23,710 | 66.66 | 1.67 | $20.19 | $42,000 |
| Alaska | 20,230 | 65.69 | 1.65 | $28.84 | $59,980 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 20,230 | 65.69 | 1.65 | $28.84 | $59,980 |
| Hawaii | 25,980 | 45.45 | 1.14 | $28.42 | $59,100 |
| New Jersey | 107,560 | 28.53 | 0.72 | $26.84 | $55,820 |
| Illinois | 205,920 | 37.25 | 0.93 | $26.43 | $54,970 |
| New York | 302,350 | 36.24 | 0.91 | $26.40 | $54,910 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 155,860 | 31.28 | 0.78 | $29.52 | $61,410 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 154,070 | 61.68 | 1.55 | $18.65 | $38,790 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 122,380 | 34.55 | 0.87 | $27.98 | $58,190 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 97,100 | 25.44 | 0.64 | $24.34 | $50,620 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 86,100 | 37.61 | 0.94 | $21.91 | $45,580 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 78,280 | 39.11 | 0.98 | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 73,610 | 43.73 | 1.10 | $19.00 | $39,520 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 70,940 | 32.24 | 0.81 | $18.39 | $38,260 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 58,160 | 42.32 | 1.06 | $23.75 | $49,390 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 54,460 | 43.96 | 1.10 | $21.11 | $43,920 |