SOC 47-4090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers — Delaware
Delaware
In Delaware the median wage is $43,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Delaware the median wage is $43,060. That is 13.7% lower than the national median of $49,910. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,230 and $49,000. The lowest tenth earn under $34,530, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,740.
Employment stands at 330, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Delaware ranks 41st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 409th of 517 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,530 | −30.8% |
| 25th | $36,230 | −27.4% |
| Median (50th) | $43,060 | −13.7% |
| 75th | $49,000 | −1.8% |
| 90th | $59,740 | +19.7% |
| Mean | $44,190 | −11.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $43,060 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$43,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,146US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,060 a year, 13.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,530 to $59,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $43,060, or $20.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,910, so pay in Delaware is 13.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $59,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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