CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN NEW YORK.
BLS wage data for 14 of 17 trades in New York. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 1,330 workers
$52.89
/hr median · 2024
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 3,190 workers
$45.85
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 32,810 workers
$45.83
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 14,700 workers
$38.59
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 780 workers
$37.86
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 22,630 workers
$37.72
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 22,630 workers
$37.72
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 40,380 workers
$37.24
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 120 workers
$36.09
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 6,190 workers
$35.32
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 44,500 workers
$30.61
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 1,890 workers
$30.53
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069 · 380 workers
$30.03
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 7,810 workers
$27.51
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 14,670 workers
$26.93
/hr median · 2024
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071
data pending
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
data pending