Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $62,880 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $40,580
90th percentile $92,650
Employed locally 220
National median $48,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,580
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $62,880
    75th
    $64,290
    90th
    $92,650

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,360
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $78,690
    Pittsburgh, PA $75,550
    Columbia, SC $74,760
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,240

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,360
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,240
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,210
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,350
    California $63,040
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,040

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in San Diego, CA is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.82 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 30.7% above the national median of $48,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in San Diego?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,580 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.