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Builder salary
Average builder salary
$15.92
How much does a builder make?
The average builder salary in the United States is $33,117. Builder salaries typically range between $24,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for builders is $15.92 per hour.
Builder salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Builders earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Builder earn more?
Builder Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level builder | $20,100 | $9.68 |
| Mid-level builder | $31,300 | $15.06 |
| Senior-level builder | $40,700 | $19.58 |
Builder salary estimates from across the web
Average builder salary by state
Highest paying states for builders
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $41,002 | $19.71 |
| 2 | Alaska | $40,056 | $19.26 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $36,387 | $17.49 |
| 4 | California | $47,200 | $22.69 |
| 5 | Washington | $47,696 | $22.93 |
| 6 | Illinois | $37,107 | $17.84 |
| 7 | Colorado | $37,087 | $17.83 |
| 8 | Oregon | $38,455 | $18.49 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $38,091 | $18.31 |
| 10 | Michigan | $33,002 | $15.87 |
| 11 | Nevada | $34,169 | $16.43 |
| 12 | Iowa | $32,103 | $15.43 |
| 13 | New York | $36,867 | $17.72 |
| 14 | Utah | $31,851 | $15.31 |
| 15 | Montana | $35,331 | $16.99 |
| 16 | Indiana | $32,134 | $15.45 |
| 17 | Missouri | $34,667 | $16.67 |
| 18 | Ohio | $31,289 | $15.04 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $34,202 | $16.44 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $30,299 | $14.57 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $36,077 | $17.34 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $32,076 | $15.42 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $31,421 | $15.11 |
| 24 | Virginia | $31,421 | $15.11 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $37,875 | $18.21 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $32,947 | $15.84 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $32,408 | $15.58 |
| 28 | Vermont | $32,397 | $15.58 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $28,530 | $13.72 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $30,807 | $14.81 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $29,015 | $13.95 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $30,607 | $14.71 |
| 33 | Idaho | $29,316 | $14.09 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $31,440 | $15.12 |
| 35 | Kansas | $29,142 | $14.01 |
| 36 | Texas | $28,656 | $13.78 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $31,384 | $15.09 |
| 38 | Arizona | $28,837 | $13.86 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $26,985 | $12.97 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $25,884 | $12.44 |
| 41 | Alabama | $28,303 | $13.61 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $29,082 | $13.98 |
| 43 | Delaware | $30,715 | $14.77 |
| 44 | Maryland | $30,077 | $14.46 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $25,730 | $12.37 |
| 46 | Maine | $24,905 | $11.97 |
| 47 | Georgia | $25,823 | $12.41 |
| 48 | Florida | $21,222 | $10.20 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $25,433 | $12.23 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $25,226 | $12.13 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $24,174 | $11.62 |
Highest paying cities for builders
The highest-paying cities for builders are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Austin, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $48,570 | $23.35 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $47,882 | $23.02 |
| 3 | Austin, MN | $40,904 | $19.67 |
| 4 | Buffalo, NY | $37,933 | $18.24 |
| 5 | Elk Grove Village, IL | $37,237 | $17.90 |
| 6 | Brighton, CO | $37,219 | $17.89 |
| 7 | Sparks, NV | $35,516 | $17.07 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $35,151 | $16.90 |
| 9 | Macomb, MI | $32,993 | $15.86 |
| 10 | West Lafayette, IN | $32,392 | $15.57 |
| 11 | York, PA | $32,150 | $15.46 |
| 12 | Salt Lake City, UT | $31,950 | $15.36 |
| 13 | Richmond, VA | $31,524 | $15.16 |
| 14 | Akron, OH | $31,497 | $15.14 |
| 15 | Fremont, NE | $30,916 | $14.86 |
| 16 | Kingman, AZ | $29,664 | $14.26 |
| 17 | Tulsa, OK | $29,146 | $14.01 |
| 18 | Plano, TX | $28,932 | $13.91 |
| 19 | Cary, NC | $27,139 | $13.05 |
| 20 | Greenville, SC | $26,590 | $12.78 |
Builder salary details
A builder's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a builder's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $33,117 | $2,760 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying builder jobs
The highest paying types of builders are lead installer, carpenter foreman, and lead carpenter.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Foreman | $58,922 | $4,910 | $28.33 | 23,060 |
| Carpenter/Labour | $36,131 | $3,011 | $17.37 | 27,472 |
| Carpenter Helper | $34,192 | $2,849 | $16.44 | 29,208 |
| Apprentice Carpenter | $37,902 | $3,159 | $18.22 | 17,370 |
| Journeyman Carpenter | $48,428 | $4,036 | $23.28 | 8,871 |
| Carpenter | $41,748 | $3,479 | $20.07 | 5,862 |
Top companies hiring builders now:
Which companies pay builders the most?
Builder salaries at Google and Phunware are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average builder salary at companies like Armstrong International and International Rescue Committee are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $44,214 | $21.26 | |
| 2 | Phunware | $42,727 | $20.54 |
| 3 | Armstrong International | $42,410 | $20.39 |
| 4 | International Rescue Committee | $41,520 | $19.96 |
| 5 | American Woodmark | $41,501 | $19.95 |
| 6 | Millennium Mat Company | $41,314 | $19.86 |
| 7 | Catholic Charities Health and Human Services | $40,898 | $19.66 |
| 8 | Stanford University | $40,780 | $19.61 |
| 9 | NIKA | $40,291 | $19.37 |
| 10 | PROLIM | $40,126 | $19.29 |
| 11 | Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES | $39,758 | $19.11 |
| 12 | The Opportunity Alliance | $39,729 | $19.10 |
| 13 | Tempur Sealy International | $39,673 | $19.07 |
| 14 | PSEA | $39,470 | $18.98 |
| 15 | Haskell | $39,229 | $18.86 |
| 16 | GreenwichPub.Schls. | $39,180 | $18.84 |
| 17 | Foundation Communities | $39,035 | $18.77 |
| 18 | REV Group | $38,794 | $18.65 |
| 19 | Aetna | $38,658 | $18.59 |
| 20 | Exxon Mobil | $38,480 | $18.50 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Builder salary by industry
The average builder salary varies across industries:
- The average builder salary in the finance industry is $42,512, the highest of any industry.
- The average builder salary in the finance industry is $36,972.
- Builders in the professional industry earn an average salary of $32,308, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for builders
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $42,512 | $20.44 |
| 2 | Technology | $36,972 | $17.77 |
| 3 | Construction | $36,537 | $17.57 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $34,556 | $16.61 |
| 5 | Transportation | $33,882 | $16.29 |
| 6 | Retail | $32,651 | $15.70 |
| 7 | Professional | $32,308 | $15.53 |
High Paying Builder Jobs
Builder salary trends
The average builder salary has risen by $6,360 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average builder earned $26,757 annually, but today, they earn $33,117 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for builders over the last decade.
Compare builder salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average builder salary over time
Compare builder salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Builder salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,100 | $15.92 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $32,300 | $15.54 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $31,200 | $14.98 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $30,200 | $14.52 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $29,200 | $14.02 | +3.5% |
Recently added builder salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health | Dual Entry Plan Builder | Plymouth, MN | 12/16/2024 | $43,888 |
| CVS Health | Dual Entry Plan Builder | Lansing, MI | 12/16/2024 | $43,888 |
| CVS Health | Dual Entry Plan Builder | Amherst, NY | 12/16/2024 | $43,888 |
| Oakview Group | Building Security Donald L Tucker Civic Center at Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | 12/16/2024 | $30,783 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Build Wealth With Lucerna Funding's Long-Term Rental Loans! | Columbus, OH | 12/16/2024 | $62,610 |
| Floor & Decor | Display Builder | Mesquite, TX | 12/15/2024 | $31,305 |
| Hillside Enterprises | Skillbuilder III | Buffalo, NY | 12/15/2024 | $35,458 |
| Hillside Childrens Center | Skillbuilder III | Buffalo, NY | 12/15/2024 | $35,458 |
| Griffin Agency | Life Insurance Agency Builders | Orlando, FL | 12/15/2024 | $52,175 |
| Juneshine | Brand Builder, SAN Diego CA | San Diego, CA | 12/15/2024 | $43,827 |
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