Construction Installer Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Installer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Construction Installer in the United States is $84,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Construction Installer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,072
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,087 to $96,523
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,119
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Construction Installer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,523 $8,044 $1,856 $46
Average $84,937 $7,078 $1,633 $41
25th Percentile $75,087 $6,257 $1,444 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Installer Salaries

A Construction Installer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Installer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Installer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $59,761
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,491
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,681
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,051
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,342
Levels Salary
Facilitie... Level Construction Installer$59,761
Construct... Level Construction Installer$73,491
Facilitie... Level Construction Installer$89,681
Facilitie... Level Construction Installer$105,051
Facilitie... Level Construction Installer$139,342
$59,761 0 yr
$73,491 < 2 yrs
$89,681 2-4 yrs
$105,051 5-8 yrs
$139,342 > 8 yrs
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How Do Construction Installer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Installers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,043.
  • California: $93,686.
  • Massachusetts: $92,437.

Top Paying Cities for Construction Installers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $107,131
  • San Francisco: $106,078
  • Oakland: $103,725

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Installer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 14.11% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Space Planning (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): Analyzing, organizing, and building interior design layouts to maximize available space in accordance with client's specifications.
  • Investment Management (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Investment management (or financial management) is the professional asset management of various securities (shares, bonds and other securities) and other assets (e.g., real estate) in order to meet specified investment goals for the benefit of the investors. Investors may be institutions (insurance companies, pension funds, corporations, charities, educational establishments etc.) or private investors (both directly via investment contracts and more commonly via collective investment schemes e.g. mutual funds or exchange-traded funds). The term 'asset management' is often used to refer to the investment management of investment funds, while the more generic term 'fund management' may refer to all forms of institutional investment as well as investment management for private investors. Investment managers who specialize in advisory or discretionary management on behalf of (normally wealthy) private investors may often refer to their services as money management or portfolio management often within the context of "private banking".
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 14.11%
Space Planning 2.32%
Investment Management 1.68%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Construction Installer's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Facilities Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$90,034
6%
Project Management
$89,184
5%
Facilities Management
$89,184
5%
Planning
$88,335
4%
Initiative
$88,335
4%
Written Communication
$88,335
4%
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How Education impacts a Construction Installer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Installers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Construction Installer with a No Diploma is between $75,612 and $81,647).

Construction Installer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Installer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 20.4%
Associates 12.9%
Bachelors 55.1%
Masters 9.5%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Construction Installer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Installer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Construction Installer

Salaries for a Construction Installer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,575 in 2023 to around $64,201 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Installer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Installer Over Time

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2023
$66,575
2024
$65,129
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2024 $65,129
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