Construction, Trades, Real Estate and Field Services Salaries by State
Compare construction, facilities, skilled trades, real estate, field service, maintenance, utilities, and water salary ranges by U.S. state and metro. Choose a role and market to see employer-posted base salary ranges. See methodology.
Role Salaries by State
Each cell shows the mid listed salary for a selected role in a state or metro when enough postings include salary ranges.
Role Salary Range
Bars show lower to higher listed salary ranges. The marker shows the mid listed salary.
Top Salary Markets
States by median salary
| Market | Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $76K |
| District of Columbia | $74K |
| New York | $70K |
| California | $69K |
| Massachusetts | $69K |
| Delaware | $67K |
| New Jersey | $66K |
| Washington | $65K |
States after cost of living adjustment
| Market | Adjusted |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $74K |
| North Dakota | $72K |
| Delaware | $68K |
| District of Columbia | $67K |
| Massachusetts | $65K |
| Idaho | $65K |
| New York | $65K |
| Illinois | $63K |
Metros by median salary
| Market | Salary |
|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | $83K |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $79K |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $79K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA | $78K |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $74K |
| Ocean City, NJ | $74K |
| Stockton, CA | $72K |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72K |
Role Salary Highlights
| Role | Lower | Mid | Higher | Top state shown | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity Surveying Salaries Professionals specializing in cost estimation, financial management, and resource allocation for construction and engineering projects. |
$94K | $118K | $145K | California ($131K) | 665 |
| Real Estate Salaries This category encompasses roles focused on real estate management, development, acquisitions, and investment sales. |
$63K | $88K | $128K | New York ($125K) | 3,213 |
| Architecture & Design Salaries This category encompasses roles focused on architectural design, BIM management, and CAD operations in construction and engineering. |
$70K | $88K | $111K | California ($105K) | 644 |
| HVAC Engineering Salaries Professionals specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and system maintenance for commercial and residential environments. |
$57K | $71K | $87K | Montana ($143K) | 5,144 |
| Real Estate Brokerage Salaries This category encompasses roles related to real estate sales, brokerage management, and franchise ownership. |
$50K | $70K | $105K | Massachusetts ($163K) | 1,019 |
| Water Management Salaries Professionals responsible for the maintenance, operation, and optimization of water and wastewater systems. |
$48K | $64K | $88K | California ($88K) | 1,231 |
| Maintenance Technician Salaries Professionals responsible for the upkeep, repair, and optimization of machinery and facilities across various industries. |
$53K | $63K | $73K | Alaska ($77K) | 8,687 |
| Construction Management Salaries Oversees and coordinates construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on-site. |
$48K | $63K | $91K | District of Columbia ($103K) | 7,577 |
| Facilities Management Salaries Facilities management involves overseeing and coordinating the maintenance and operations of buildings and infrastructure to ensure a safe and efficient environment. |
$43K | $60K | $89K | Limited state coverage | 6,622 |
| Maintenance & Repair Salaries Professionals responsible for the upkeep, repair, and efficient functioning of systems and facilities across various sectors. |
$47K | $59K | $73K | Limited state coverage | 17,850 |
| Field Service Engineering Salaries Professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and systems at client locations. |
$47K | $58K | $73K | Limited state coverage | 9,795 |
| Property Management Salaries Oversees the operation, maintenance, and administration of real estate properties. |
$43K | $52K | $73K | Limited state coverage | 2,998 |
| Heavy Equipment Operations Salaries Professionals skilled in operating and maintaining large machinery used in construction and industrial settings. |
$44K | $50K | $62K | Limited state coverage | 6,408 |
| Leasing Services Salaries Professionals who facilitate the rental and leasing of residential and commercial properties. |
$40K | $46K | $54K | Limited state coverage | 2,048 |
| Pest Control Salaries Professionals responsible for managing and controlling pest populations to ensure safety and compliance with environmental standards. |
$41K | $44K | $52K | Limited state coverage | 1,664 |
| Janitorial Maintenance Salaries This category involves the cleaning and upkeep of buildings and facilities to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. |
$32K | $35K | $40K | Limited state coverage | 2,856 |
How to Read Salary Ranges
Salary ranges show what employers are currently advertising for a role. Start with the exact role or closest role group, compare pay across states and metros, and treat lower, mid, and higher values as market anchors rather than a strict experience ladder. Role scope, location, seniority, contract type, travel work, industry demand, and sample size can all move the numbers.
Using Salary Ranges in a Salary Conversation
- Lower salary range
- Useful for early-career roles, narrower scope, or stretch opportunities.
- Mid listed salary
- A practical anchor when your background closely matches the posting.
- Higher salary range
- Stronger anchor for scarce skills, senior experience, management responsibility, specialized expertise, or competing offers.
- Location salary gap
- Useful for discussing local market pay, relocation, remote compensation, or cost-of-living adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I use this salary tool?
- Compare pay across states and cities, then set a realistic target before applying or negotiating. State views show broad regional differences; metro views compare specific cities.
- What do lower, mid, and higher salaries mean?
- They show how advertised pay is distributed for a role. Lower is near the bottom of listed ranges, mid is around the middle, and higher is toward the top.
- Where does the salary data come from?
- Current U.S. job postings where employers list pay. The data is grouped by job type, state, metro area, and pay level; it does not use Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates.
- Does the salary data include bonuses, equity, or benefits?
- No. It reflects listed base pay. Tips, bonuses, commissions, equity, benefits, and other compensation are excluded when listed separately.
- Why do salaries differ by state and city?
- Markets differ by employer mix, industry, labor demand, competition, and cost of living. Higher pay in one city may not mean higher purchasing power.
How the Salary Numbers Are Calculated
Figures reflect base pay listed in job postings, not guaranteed pay, actual total earnings, Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates, or official wage statistics. Salaries are converted to yearly U.S. dollars where possible and grouped by role, location, and pay level. Lower is the lower listed range, mid is the middle listed salary, and higher is the higher listed range. Hourly wages are annualized using a 2,080-hour work year; cost-of-living adjustment uses Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, or BEA RPP. Tips, bonuses, equity, commissions, and benefits are excluded when listed separately from base pay.
Important Notes About the Data
Only postings that list salary information are included, so coverage is stronger in some states than others. Current role mix can affect results, including contract work, travel work, senior roles, junior roles, specialized jobs, and industry-specific demand. On mobile, regional charts may default to areas with the most available data so the view stays readable.