CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN PENNSYLVANIA.
BLS wage data for 16 of 17 trades in Pennsylvania. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 460 workers
$42.17
/hr median · 2024
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 1,290 workers
$39.14
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 26,590 workers
$38.60
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 2,340 workers
$33.29
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 13,990 workers
$32.04
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 13,990 workers
$32.04
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069 · 200 workers
$32.03
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 21,860 workers
$31.44
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 1,570 workers
$30.10
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 29,900 workers
$28.48
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 20,680 workers
$28.16
/hr median · 2024
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 1,650 workers
$27.77
/hr median · 2024
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
$27.33
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 16,060 workers
$24.45
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 6,110 workers
$24.15
/hr median · 2024
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071 · 1,600 workers
$23.66
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 660 workers
$23.61
/hr median · 2024