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Construction Contractor Hourly Rate

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Updated: 13 Jun 2013
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Construction Contractor 2013 Total Pay (?
XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.
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$21,380 - $103,649
(Median)
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MEDIAN: $49,502
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National Hourly Rate Data (?
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$0$25$50$75
Hourly Rate$8.45 - $41.46  
   
Overtime$0.00 - $52.12  
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Bonus$0.00 - $10,101  
   
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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$21,380 - $103,649  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 13 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 149

Construction Contractor Tasks

  • Negotiate contract terms with clients and work with clients and architects to create project plans.
  • Generate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and permits necessary to complete a project.
  • Monitor project progress to ensure it stays on time and within budget.
  • Plan and manage a construction project, providing labor, materials, and equipment and overseeing subcontractors.
  • Make sure all government regulations are followed, proper permits are obtained, and required inspections carried out.
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Key Statistics for Construction Contractor Salaries and Jobs

Female
2%
female alumni
 
Male
98%
male alumni
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
1%
1-4 years
18%
5-9 years
19%
10-19 years
35%
20 years or more
27%
Top Degrees

Hourly Rate

Associate's Degree$12.21 - $24.57
Bachelor's Degree$18.00 - $30.00
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 27% dental benefits Dental: 17%
vision benefits Vision: 15% employee benefits None: 73%

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Career Path for Construction Contractor Jobs

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Construction Contractor

Salary Range

$21,380 - $103,649
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$24,302 - $173,228
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$26,356 - $70,130
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$20,094 - $58,680
 
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Construction Contractor

Salary Range

$21,380 - $103,649
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$42,156 - $110,822
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$45,571 - $102,435
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$33,046 - $79,914
 

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