Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $64,210 +33.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.87
10th percentile $45,950
90th percentile $107,970
Employed locally 110
National median $48,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,950
    25th
    $52,400
    50th (median)
    $64,210
    75th
    $90,640
    90th
    $107,970

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary is 59% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,350
    California $63,040
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,040
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,880

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$95,020
    Carpenters$78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$126,570
    Construction Laborers$71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in San Jose, CA is $30.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 33.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,950 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,400.