What are the main factors that influence a Construction Control Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Construction Control Assistant's salary?

A Construction Control Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,122 for beginners, reaching about $57,122 at mid-level, and approach $57,570 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Control Assistant?

Construction Control Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Control Assistant roles are District of Columbia $61,500, California $61,300, Massachusetts $60,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Control Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Construction Control Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant to the Control: $167,636; Construction Quality Control: $120,699; Construction Quality Control Manager: $117,884; Lead Construction Control Representative: $102,310; Senior Construction Control Representative: $84,200.

How do different companies affect a Construction Control Assistant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Construction Control Assistant roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Construction Control Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Control Assistant make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Control Assistant in the United States is $55,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,063
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,200 to $61,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,373

10% $43,373

50% (Median) $55,600

90% $67,063

Construction Control Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,600	$5,133	$1,185	$30
Average	$55,600	$4,633	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$49,200	$4,100	$946	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Control Assistant Salaries

A Construction Control Assistant'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 Control Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Control Assistant'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): $55,122
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,779
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,122
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,391
Expert (over 8 years): $57,570

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Construction Control Assistant	$55,122
Intermediate Level Construction Control Assistant	$55,779
Senior Level Construction Control Assistant	$57,122
Specialist Level Construction Control Assistant	$57,391
Expert Level Construction Control Assistant	$57,570

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How Do Construction Control Assistant 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 Control Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,500.
California: $61,300.
Massachusetts: $60,500.

District of Columbia $61,500 California $61,300 Massachusetts $60,500 Washington $60,300 New Jersey $60,200 Alaska $60,200 Connecticut $59,400 New York $59,100

Hawaii $58,100 Rhode Island $57,600 Maryland $57,300 Minnesota $56,900 Colorado $56,700 Illinois $56,600 Oregon $56,400 Delaware $56,300

New Hampshire $56,200 Virginia $56,000 Pennsylvania $55,300 Nevada $55,000 North Dakota $54,900 Michigan $54,700 Wisconsin $54,700 Vermont $54,500

Arizona $54,200 Maine $54,200 Texas $54,200 Ohio $54,100 Georgia $53,600 Indiana $53,300 Wyoming $53,300 Utah $53,200

Iowa $53,200 Kansas $52,900 Louisiana $52,800 North Carolina $52,800 Missouri $52,800 Florida $52,600 Montana $52,500 Nebraska $52,400

Kentucky $52,300 South Carolina $52,100 Tennessee $51,900 Idaho $51,900 New Mexico $51,500 Oklahoma $51,400 Alabama $51,100 South Dakota $50,500

Arkansas $50,200 West Virginia $50,000 Mississippi $49,600

Top Paying Cities for Construction Control Assistants

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: $70,100
San Francisco: $69,300
Oakland: $67,900

San Jose, CA $70,100

San Francisco, CA $69,300

Oakland, CA $67,900

New York, NY $64,000

Paramus, NJ $63,200

Queens Village, NY $63,200

Passaic, NJ $63,100

Bergenfield, NJ $63,100

Huntington, NY $63,000

Stamford, CT $63,000

Newark, NJ $62,600

Bridgeport, CT $62,500

Vallejo, CA $62,400

New Brunswick, NJ $62,300

Petaluma, CA $62,300

Middlesex, NJ $62,200

Somerset, NJ $62,200

Santa Cruz, CA $62,100

Boston, MA $61,700

Monterey, CA $61,600

Seattle, WA $61,400

Santa Rosa, CA $61,400

Los Angeles, CA $61,400

Juneau, AK $61,300

Washington, DC $61,200

Orange, CA $61,000

Anchorage, AK $60,800

Anaheim, CA $60,800

Santa Ana, CA $60,800

Long Beach, CA $60,800

Santa Maria, CA $60,600

Everett, WA $60,600

Danbury, CT $60,400

Bremerton, WA $60,300

Sacramento, CA $60,100

Tacoma, WA $60,100

New Suffolk, NY $60,100

Trenton, NJ $60,000

San Diego, CA $60,000

Santa Barbara, CA $60,000

Brockton, MA $59,900

Fairbanks, AK $59,800

Lompoc, CA $59,600

Lowell, MA $59,600

Ventura, CA $59,600

Nashua, NH $59,600

Stockton, CA $59,600

Modesto, CA $59,100

Poughkeepsie, NY $59,000

Olympia, WA $58,900

Kennewick, WA $58,900

New Haven, CT $58,900

Lawrence, MA $58,700

Hartford, CT $58,600

Riverside, CA $58,600

New Bedford, MA $58,600

Richland, WA $58,600

Atlantic City, NJ $58,500

New Britain, CT $58,500

Bakersfield, CA $58,500

San Bernardino, CA $58,500

New London, CT $58,400

Norwich, CT $58,400

Portsmouth, NH $58,400

Boulder, CO $58,300

Portland, OR $58,200

Worcester, MA $58,200

Philadelphia, PA $58,000

Minneapolis, MN $58,000

Honolulu, HI $57,800

Saint Paul, MN $57,800

Vineland, NJ $57,700

Providence, RI $57,600

Chicago, IL $57,400

Bellingham, WA $57,400

Springfield, MA $57,300

Baltimore, MD $57,300

Chico, CA $57,200

Pittsfield, MA $57,000

Manchester, NH $56,900

Spokane, WA $56,700

Denver, CO $56,700

Albany, NY $56,400

Troy, NY $56,400

Nassau, NY $56,300

Schenectady, NY $56,300

Wilmington, DE $56,200

Burlington, VT $56,100

Salem, OR $56,100

Portland, ME $55,900

Yakima, WA $55,900

Rochester, MN $55,700

Reno, NV $55,700

Fresno, CA $55,700

Allentown, PA $55,600

Ann Arbor, MI $55,600

Milwaukee, WI $55,600

Detroit, MI $55,600

Colorado Springs, CO $55,500

Syracuse, NY $55,400

Carson City, NV $55,400

Houston, TX $55,400

Eugene, OR $55,300

Gary, IN $55,300

Bismarck, ND $55,200

Springfield, OR $55,200

Galveston, TX $55,200

Medford, OR $55,100

Fort Collins, CO $55,100

Concord, NH $55,000

Austin, TX $55,000

Reading, PA $54,900

Phoenix, AZ $54,900

Mesa, AZ $54,900

Dallas, TX $54,900

Madison, WI $54,800

Saint Cloud, MN $54,800

Utica, NY $54,600

Rochester, NY $54,500

Des Moines, IA $54,500

Raleigh, NC $54,500

Atlanta, GA $54,400

Battle Creek, MI $54,400

Salt Lake City, UT $54,400

Lancaster, PA $54,300

Harrisburg, PA $54,200

Kansas City, MO $54,200

Kansas City, KS $54,200

Champaign, IL $54,200

Fort Worth, TX $54,200

Cleveland, OH $54,100

Indianapolis, IN $54,100

Richmond, VA $54,100

Boca Raton, FL $54,100

Columbus, OH $54,100

Pittsburgh, PA $54,100

Las Vegas, NV $54,000

Cincinnati, OH $54,000

Petersburg, VA $53,900

Pueblo, CO $53,800

Huntsville, AL $53,800

Lansing, MI $53,800

Lebanon, PA $53,800

Appleton, WI $53,800

York, PA $53,700

Saint Louis, MO $53,700

Charlotte, NC $53,700

Elkhart, IN $53,700

Dayton, OH $53,700

Buffalo, NY $53,700

Racine, WI $53,700

Gastonia, NC $53,700

Toledo, OH $53,600

Binghamton, NY $53,600

Benton Harbor, MI $53,600

Rock Hill, SC $53,600

Beaumont, TX $53,600

Billings, MT $53,600

Lorain, OH $53,600

Rockford, IL $53,500

Springfield, IL $53,500

Elyria, OH $53,500

Fargo, ND $53,500

Flagstaff, AZ $53,500

Cheyenne, WY $53,400

Grand Forks, ND $53,400

Fort Lauderdale, FL $53,400

Duluth, MN $53,400

Miami, FL $53,400

Durham, NC $53,200

Bangor, ME $53,200

Cedar Rapids, IA $53,200

Casper, WY $53,100

Hialeah, FL $53,100

Louisville, KY $53,100

Grand Rapids, MI $53,100

Scranton, PA $53,000

New Orleans, LA $53,000

Virginia Beach, VA $53,000

Akron, OH $52,900

Peoria, IL $52,900

Sarasota, FL $52,900

Omaha, NE $52,800

Nashville, TN $52,800

Green Bay, WI $52,800

Baton Rouge, LA $52,800

Charleston, SC $52,800

Saint Petersburg, FL $52,700

Tucson, AZ $52,700

Tampa, FL $52,700

Davenport, IA $52,700

Jamestown, NY $52,700

Port Arthur, TX $52,600

Bradenton, FL $52,600

Evansville, IN $52,600

Santa Fe, NM $52,500

Orlando, FL $52,400

Clearwater, FL $52,400

La Crosse, WI $52,300

Canton, OH $52,300

Albuquerque, NM $52,300

Corpus Christi, TX $52,200

Ogden, UT $52,200

Newport News, VA $52,200

High Point, NC $52,200

Norfolk, VA $52,100

Laramie, WY $52,100

Rock Island, IL $52,100

Saginaw, MI $52,100

Jacksonville, FL $52,100

Salisbury, NC $52,100

Boise, ID $52,100

Tulsa, OK $52,000

Fort Myers, FL $52,000

Moline, IL $52,000

Memphis, TN $52,000

Waterloo, IA $51,900

Spartanburg, SC $51,900

Lincoln, NE $51,900

Fort Wayne, IN $51,800

Provo, UT $51,800

Cedar Falls, IA $51,800

San Antonio, TX $51,800

Greensboro, NC $51,700

South Bend, IN $51,700

Savannah, GA $51,700

Muskegon, MI $51,600

Birmingham, AL $51,600

Winston Salem, NC $51,600

Lake Charles, LA $51,500

Anderson, IN $51,500

Wichita, KS $51,400

Lima, OH $51,400

Tuscaloosa, AL $51,400

Augusta, GA $51,400

Lexington, KY $51,400

Greenville, SC $51,400

Columbia, SC $51,300

Springfield, OH $51,300

Asheville, NC $51,200

Bloomington, IN $51,200

Shreveport, LA $51,000

Knoxville, TN $51,000

Wilmington, NC $50,900

Roanoke, VA $50,900

Topeka, KS $50,800

Frankfort, KY $50,800

Oklahoma City, OK $50,800

Melbourne, FL $50,700

Chillicothe, OH $50,700

Longview, TX $50,700

Altoona, PA $50,600

Terre Haute, IN $50,600

Sioux Falls, SD $50,600

Mobile, AL $50,600

Amarillo, TX $50,500

Killeen, TX $50,500

Fayetteville, AR $50,500

Chattanooga, TN $50,500

Lynchburg, VA $50,400

Sioux City, IA $50,400

Idaho Falls, ID $50,400

Little Rock, AR $50,300

Portsmouth, OH $50,300

Gainesville, FL $50,300

Pensacola, FL $50,200

Lafayette, LA $50,200

Youngstown, OH $50,200

Daytona Beach, FL $50,200

Clarksville, TN $50,200

Temple, TX $50,200

Erie, PA $50,000

Hopkinsville, KY $50,000

Florence, SC $50,000

Great Falls, MT $49,900

Charleston, WV $49,900

Macon, GA $49,800

Tallahassee, FL $49,800

Fayetteville, NC $49,800

Waco, TX $49,800

Helena, MT $49,700

Pine Bluff, AR $49,700

Vincennes, IN $49,600

Lubbock, TX $49,600

Alamogordo, NM $49,600

Rapid City, SD $49,500

Twin Falls, ID $49,500

Jackson, MS $49,400

Huntington, WV $49,400

Greenville, MS $49,400

Parkersburg, WV $49,400

Montgomery, AL $49,300

Wichita Falls, TX $49,300

Springfield, MO $49,300

Biloxi, MS $49,300

Johnstown, PA $49,200

Monroe, LA $49,200

Sumter, SC $49,100

Columbus, GA $49,100

Pascagoula, MS $49,000

Abilene, TX $49,000

Kingsport, TN $48,900

Albany, GA $48,900

Gulfport, MS $48,900

Alexandria, LA $48,700

Fort Smith, AR $48,500

El Paso, TX $48,400

Las Cruces, NM $48,100

Harlingen, TX $48,000

Pocatello, ID $48,000

Florence, AL $47,900

Brownsville, TX $47,900

Mcallen, TX $47,800

Dothan, AL $47,700

Columbus, MS $47,400

Altus, OK $47,100

Lawton, OK $47,000

Pierre, SD $46,800

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Control Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 5.84% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Installation (Mentioned in 3.1% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	5.84%
Installation	3.1%
Microsoft Office	1.85%

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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 Control Assistant's salary.

Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
Energy Efficiency: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Purchasing	$72,836	31%
Energy Efficiency	$65,608	18%
Supply Chain	$65,608	18%

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Construction Control Assistant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Construction Control Assistant salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $58,893. While startup companies pay approximate $49,992.

Construction Control Assistant Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$49,992
Growth Stage	51~500	$52,830
Established	501~5000	$56,917
Enterprise	5000+	$58,893

Construction Control Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Control Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Construction Control Assistant positions in Construction typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Construction Control Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Construction Control Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$66,720	$32.0	20%

How Education impacts a Construction Control Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Control Assistants enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Control Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $46,463 and $50,700).

Construction Control Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

$52,700
$51,900
$51,000
$50,100
$49,200
$48,300
$47,400
$46,500

Typical Education for Construction Control Assistant
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	44.4%
High School	44.4%
Associates	14.8%
Bachelors	37.0%
Masters	3.7%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Construction Control Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Control Assistant'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.

$49,200

Average $55,600/year

$61,600

$4,100

Average $4,633/month

$5,133

$946

Average $1,069/week

$1,185

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,600	$5,133	$1,185	$30
Average	$55,600	$4,633	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$49,200	$4,100	$946	$24

Salary Trends for Construction Control Assistant

Salaries for a Construction Control Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,496 in 2023 to around $41,502 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Control Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Control Assistant Over Time

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2024	$41,940
2025	$41,502
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Most common benefits for Construction Control Assistant

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401 (k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
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Common company salaries for Construction Control Assistant

Here are companies hiring for Construction Control Assistant and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Construction Control Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Control Assistant?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Control Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What is a construction assistant?

A construction assistant performs various support tasks, such as filing, answering phones, scheduling inspections, monitoring budgets, and procuring supplies. This role is crucial for the success of construction projects. The salary for a construction control assistant ranges from $42,600 to $57,400, with a mid-salary of $50,600, reflecting the importance of this position.

3. What is a CMA in construction?

A CMA, or Construction Manager at Risk, is a project delivery method where the owner hires a construction manager to enhance their development team. The agreement outlines the services provided, which may occur during the planning, design, or construction phases. Salaries for Construction Control Assistants range from $42,600 to $57,400, with a midpoint of $50,600.

4. How to become an assistant construction manager?

To become an assistant construction manager, you typically need an associate degree in construction management or a related field, though a bachelor's degree is preferred. Relevant experience in construction site administration, blueprint reading, and compliance is essential. The salary for this role ranges from $42,600 to $57,400, with a median salary of $50,600.

5. What is the highest paid assistant job?

The highest paid assistant job can vary, but roles like Executive Assistant to the CEO and Legal Administrative Assistant often top the list. For example, a Construction Control Assistant has a salary range from $42,600 to $57,400, with a midpoint of $50,600, reflecting the competitive nature of administrative positions in various industries.

6. How much does an assistant construction manager earn in USA?

The salary for a Construction Control Assistant in the USA ranges from $42,600 to $57,400 per year, with a midpoint average of $50,600. This data reflects the typical earnings for this role, providing a clear picture of the compensation landscape in the construction industry.

7. Can construction managers make 200K a year?

Construction managers typically earn between $42,600 and $57,400 annually, depending on experience and location. While some senior positions may approach $200K, this is not the standard for most construction managers. The average salary for a Construction Control Assistant is around $50,600, reflecting the entry to mid-level range in the industry.

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