SOC 47-4090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 9 metro areas compared
In Sacramento, CA the median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers is $60,910 a year, which is 22.0% higher than the national figure of $49,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sacramento, CA the median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers is $60,910 a year, which is 22.0% higher than the national figure of $49,910. Half of workers earn between $52,000 and $83,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,120 and the ninetieth at $133,160.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. San Francisco leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $83,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 392nd of 648 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,120 | −11.6% |
| 25th | $52,000 | +4.2% |
| Median (50th) | $60,910 | +22.0% |
| 75th | $83,220 | +66.7% |
| 90th | $133,160 | +166.8% |
| Mean | $74,520 | +49.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $83,310 | 430 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $62,980 | 90 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $60,880 | 980 | |
| 4 | Fresno | $57,750 | 60 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $54,080 | 210 | |
| 6 | Bakersfield | $53,050 | 40 | |
| 7 | Visalia | $48,330 | 30 | |
| 8 | Riverside | $48,300 | — | |
| 9 | Stockton | $47,840 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $60,910 buys what $55,023 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,023US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,910 a year, 22.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,120 to $133,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $83,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $60,910, or $29.29 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 Sacramento, CA is 22.0% higher. 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 Sacramento, CA earns more than $133,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,120 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $83,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. 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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