CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN MASSACHUSETTS.
BLS wage data for 13 of 17 trades in Massachusetts. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 2,160 workers
$56.07
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 20,110 workers
$46.87
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 15,670 workers
$40.03
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 15,670 workers
$40.03
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 16,570 workers
$39.48
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211
$38.10
/hr median · 2024
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 480 workers
$36.84
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 10,360 workers
$35.00
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 19,100 workers
$34.19
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044
$31.50
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 3,080 workers
$29.67
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069
$29.15
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 830 workers
$27.47
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 4,830 workers
$26.86
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011
data pending
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071
data pending
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
data pending