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title: "What Does a Construction Field and Trades Worker Earn Per Hour?"
description: "Based on recent candidate conversations, experienced field and trades workers in roles like demolition and heavy civil earn around $30 per hour. Candida…"
url: https://amundsongroup.com/faq/what-does-a-construction-field-and-trades-worker-earn-per-hour/
published: 2026-05-20
modified: 2026-10-25
publisher: Amundson Group
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# What Does a Construction Field and Trades Worker Earn Per Hour?

Hourly pay for construction field and trades workers shifts based on the specific trade, years of experience, project size and complexity, sector, and geographic market. Workers in heavy civil, tunneling, rail, and wastewater tend to command stronger rates than those in lighter work, reflecting the technical demands and site conditions involved. Certifications, equipment licenses, and willingness to travel also push pay higher. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at [https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/)

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