Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers
SOC 47-4090 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers is $47,090, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $51,670, and an estimated 28,930 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +18.7% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +0.9% after inflation.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,090 | $47,090 | 28,930 |
| 2022 | $44,890 | $46,738 | 29,880 |
| 2021 | $39,850 | $44,811 | 30,920 |
| 2020 | $39,660 | $46,692 | 32,050 |
Nominal change
+18.7%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+0.9%
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $47,090. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $85,340 | +81.2% | 360 |
| New Mexico | $78,170 | +66% | 100 |
| Maine | $67,700 | +43.8% | 60 |
| California | $63,890 | +35.7% | 2,360 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $62,660 | +33.1% | 70 |
| Minnesota | $62,460 | +32.6% | 180 |
| Connecticut | $60,670 | +28.8% | 190 |
| Alaska | $60,470 | +28.4% | 40 |
| Washington | $60,410 | +28.3% | 300 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $57,900 | +23% | 30 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$34,840
25th Pct
$38,800
Median
$47,090
75th Pct
$58,690
90th Pct
$77,500
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