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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Framer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Framer roles, with salaries approximately 28% above the market median.

How does experience change A Construction Framer's salary?

A Construction Framer's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,692 for beginners, reaching about $63,844 at mid-level, and approach $67,429 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Framer?

Construction Framer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Framer roles are District of Columbia $65,715, California $65,466, Massachusetts $64,593. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Framer roles make?

Salaries for Construction Framer level roles vary by specialization: Metal Framer: $97,903; House Framer: $61,874; Custom Framer: $60,042; Framer: $57,163; Art Framer: $52,323.

Construction Framer Salary in Washington

How much does a Construction Framer make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Framer in Washington is $64,356 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,661
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,879 to $71,320
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,981

10% $51,981

50% (Median) $64,356

90% $77,661

Construction Framer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,320	$5,943	$1,372	$34
Average	$64,356	$5,363	$1,238	$31
25th Percentile	$57,879	$4,823	$1,113	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Framer Salaries

A Construction Framer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Framer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Framer'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): $61,692
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,888
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,844
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,404
Expert (over 8 years): $67,429

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Construction Framer	$61,692
Intermediate Level Construction Framer	$61,888
Senior Level Construction Framer	$63,844
Specialist Level Construction Framer	$66,404
Expert Level Construction Framer	$67,429

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How Do Construction Framer 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 Framers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,715.
California: $65,466.
Massachusetts: $64,593.

District of Columbia $65,715 California $65,466 Massachusetts $64,593 Washington $64,356 New Jersey $64,332 Alaska $64,249 Connecticut $63,430 New York $63,098

Hawaii $62,035 Rhode Island $61,537 Maryland $61,198 Minnesota $60,736 Colorado $60,557 Illinois $60,498 Oregon $60,273 Delaware $60,106

New Hampshire $60,002 Virginia $59,768 Pennsylvania $59,086 Nevada $58,741 North Dakota $58,628 Michigan $58,450 Wisconsin $58,385 Vermont $58,255

Texas $57,893 Maine $57,869 Arizona $57,833 Ohio $57,792 Georgia $57,246 Indiana $56,973 Wyoming $56,919 Utah $56,836

Iowa $56,800 Kansas $56,516 Louisiana $56,432 North Carolina $56,403 Missouri $56,391 Florida $56,159 Montana $56,035 Nebraska $55,916

Kentucky $55,851 South Carolina $55,613 Tennessee $55,465 Idaho $55,406 New Mexico $54,972 Oklahoma $54,877 Alabama $54,527 South Dakota $53,940

Arkansas $53,619 West Virginia $53,447 Mississippi $52,931

Top Paying Cities for Construction Framers

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:

Auburn: $64,277
Federal Way: $64,249
Bellevue: $65,570

Auburn, WA $64,277

Federal Way, WA $64,249

Bellevue, WA $65,570

Black Diamond, WA $63,933

Bothell, WA $65,259

Burton, WA $64,367

Carnation, WA $64,295

Duvall, WA $64,507

Edmonds, WA $65,054

Enumclaw, WA $62,999

Fall City, WA $64,582

Hobart, WA $64,334

Issaquah, WA $64,807

Kenmore, WA $65,395

Kent, WA $64,333

Kirkland, WA $65,528

Lynnwood, WA $64,922

Maple Valley, WA $64,278

Medina, WA $65,588

Mercer Island, WA $65,566

Mountlake Terrace, WA $65,097

North Bend, WA $63,652

Pacific, WA $64,240

Preston, WA $64,683

Ravensdale, WA $63,763

Redmond, WA $65,434

Redondo, WA $64,322

Renton, WA $65,027

Rollingbay, WA $64,793

Seahurst, WA $65,147

Snoqualmie, WA $64,135

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $62,241

Vashon, WA $64,414

Woodinville, WA $65,038

Sammamish, WA $65,210

Mill Creek, WA $64,636

Seattle, WA $65,608

Bainbridge Island, WA $64,887

Everett, WA $64,700

Acme, WA $61,344

Anacortes, WA $61,922

Blakely Island, WA $61,498

Arlington, WA $63,793

Baring, WA $63,295

Bellingham, WA $61,264

Blaine, WA $61,136

Bow, WA $61,408

Burlington, WA $61,750

Clearlake, WA $62,098

Clinton, WA $64,513

Concrete, WA $61,436

Conway, WA $63,049

Coupeville, WA $63,361

Custer, WA $61,207

Darrington, WA $61,463

Deer Harbor, WA $61,534

Deming, WA $61,324

Eastsound, WA $61,295

Everson, WA $61,219

Ferndale, WA $61,236

Freeland, WA $64,165

Friday Harbor, WA $61,648

Gold Bar, WA $63,430

Granite Falls, WA $63,707

Greenbank, WA $63,964

Hamilton, WA $61,963

Index, WA $62,479

La Conner, WA $62,234

Lake Stevens, WA $64,691

North Lakewood, WA $64,272

Langley, WA $64,364

Lopez Island, WA $61,782

Lummi Island, WA $61,270

Lyman, WA $61,940

Lynden, WA $61,210

Maple Falls, WA $61,188

Marblemount, WA $61,316

Marysville, WA $64,703

Monroe, WA $64,169

Mount Vernon, WA $62,346

Mukilteo, WA $64,672

Nooksack, WA $61,211

Oak Harbor, WA $62,659

Olga, WA $61,375

Orcas, WA $61,486

Point Roberts, WA $61,007

Camano Island, WA $63,666

Rockport, WA $60,494

Sedro Woolley, WA $61,782

Shaw Island, WA $61,591

Silvana, WA $64,165

Skykomish, WA $62,179

Snohomish, WA $64,472

Stanwood, WA $63,926

Startup, WA $63,786

Sultan, WA $63,834

Sumas, WA $61,190

Waldron, WA $61,294

Anderson Island, WA $63,759

Ashford, WA $62,563

Beaver, WA $60,850

Bremerton, WA $64,409

Silverdale, WA $64,302

Brinnon, WA $63,615

Buckley, WA $63,837

Burley, WA $64,191

Carbonado, WA $63,283

Carlsborg, WA $62,156

Chimacum, WA $63,597

Clallam Bay, WA $60,860

Dupont, WA $63,640

Eatonville, WA $63,116

Gig Harbor, WA $63,979

Elbe, WA $62,754

Forks, WA $60,959

Fox Island, WA $64,149

Glenoma, WA $61,853

Graham, WA $63,818

Port Hadlock, WA $63,579

Hansville, WA $64,168

Indianola, WA $65,034

Joyce, WA $61,092

Kapowsin, WA $63,590

Keyport, WA $64,515

Kingston, WA $64,643

La Grande, WA $63,028

Lakebay, WA $63,823

La Push, WA $61,075

Longbranch, WA $63,555

Sumner, WA $64,114

Manchester, WA $64,929

Milton, WA $64,213

Mineral, WA $62,116

Morton, WA $61,926

Neah Bay, WA $60,929

Nordland, WA $63,724

Olalla, WA $64,266

Orting, WA $63,736

Packwood, WA $60,740

Port Angeles, WA $62,154

Port Gamble, WA $64,381

Port Ludlow, WA $64,019

Port Orchard, WA $64,449

Port Townsend, WA $63,328

Poulsbo, WA $64,538

Puyallup, WA $64,210

Quilcene, WA $63,752

Randle, WA $61,248

Retsil, WA $64,420

Seabeck, WA $64,147

Sekiu, WA $60,861

Sequim, WA $62,627

South Colby, WA $64,643

South Prairie, WA $63,849

Southworth, WA $64,910

Spanaway, WA $63,965

Steilacoom, WA $63,963

Bonney Lake, WA $64,030

Suquamish, WA $64,830

Tracyton, WA $64,437

Vaughn, WA $63,818

Wauna, WA $64,095

Wilkeson, WA $63,629

Longmire, WA $61,893

Paradise Inn, WA $61,844

Tacoma, WA $64,196

Camp Murray, WA $64,022

Mcchord Afb, WA $64,191

Lakewood, WA $64,184

University Place, WA $64,195

Olympia, WA $62,932

Lacey, WA $63,075

Tumwater, WA $62,957

Aberdeen, WA $61,931

Adna, WA $62,152

Allyn, WA $63,747

Amanda Park, WA $61,241

Bay Center, WA $61,299

Belfair, WA $63,876

Bucoda, WA $62,936

Centralia, WA $62,838

Chehalis, WA $62,539

Cinebar, WA $62,445

Copalis Beach, WA $61,371

Copalis Crossing, WA $61,264

Cosmopolis, WA $62,277

Curtis, WA $61,693

Doty, WA $62,327

East Olympia, WA $63,043

Elma, WA $62,877

Ethel, WA $61,974

Galvin, WA $62,801

Grapeview, WA $63,487

Grayland, WA $61,348

Hoodsport, WA $63,288

Hoquiam, WA $61,737

Humptulips, WA $61,480

Lebam, WA $61,640

Lilliwaup, WA $63,602

Littlerock, WA $62,935

Mccleary, WA $62,948

Mckenna, WA $63,222

Malone, WA $62,869

Matlock, WA $62,897

Menlo, WA $61,673

Moclips, WA $61,271

Montesano, WA $62,643

Mossyrock, WA $61,490

Napavine, WA $62,378

Neilton, WA $61,425

Oakville, WA $62,810

Ocean Shores, WA $61,453

Onalaska, WA $62,453

Pacific Beach, WA $61,275

Pe Ell, WA $61,825

Quinault, WA $61,591

Rainier, WA $63,041

Raymond, WA $61,749

Rochester, WA $62,831

Roy, WA $63,545

Ryderwood, WA $61,406

Salkum, WA $61,933

Satsop, WA $62,755

Shelton, WA $63,146

Silver Creek, WA $61,912

South Bend, WA $61,272

Taholah, WA $61,201

Tahuya, WA $63,498

Tenino, WA $62,982

Tokeland, WA $61,407

Toledo, WA $61,670

Union, WA $63,321

Vader, WA $61,625

Westport, WA $61,476

Winlock, WA $61,905

Yelm, WA $63,007

Amboy, WA $61,698

Appleton, WA $60,528

Ariel, WA $61,536

Battle Ground, WA $61,873

Bingen, WA $61,052

Brush Prairie, WA $61,950

Camas, WA $61,945

Carrolls, WA $61,435

Carson, WA $61,521

Castle Rock, WA $61,486

Cathlamet, WA $61,276

Centerville, WA $60,317

Chinook, WA $60,806

Cougar, WA $61,259

Dallesport, WA $60,444

Glenwood, WA $60,486

Goldendale, WA $60,297

Grays River, WA $61,207

Heisson, WA $61,837

Husum, WA $60,912

Ilwaco, WA $60,841

Kalama, WA $61,461

Kelso, WA $61,571

Klickitat, WA $60,445

La Center, WA $61,821

Long Beach, WA $60,960

Longview, WA $61,534

Lyle, WA $60,474

Nahcotta, WA $60,949

Naselle, WA $61,013

North Bonneville, WA $61,452

Ocean Park, WA $61,279

Oysterville, WA $61,086

Ridgefield, WA $61,888

Rosburg, WA $60,939

Seaview, WA $60,930

Silverlake, WA $61,510

Skamokawa, WA $61,104

Stevenson, WA $61,428

Toutle, WA $61,347

Trout Lake, WA $60,778

Underwood, WA $61,018

Vancouver, WA $62,127

Wahkiacus, WA $60,372

Washougal, WA $61,818

White Salmon, WA $60,847

Wishram, WA $60,302

Woodland, WA $61,676

Yacolt, WA $61,732

Wenatchee, WA $60,335

East Wenatchee, WA $60,255

Ardenvoir, WA $60,317

Brewster, WA $60,138

Bridgeport, WA $60,066

Carlton, WA $60,157

Cashmere, WA $60,320

Chelan, WA $60,217

Chelan Falls, WA $60,248

Conconully, WA $60,106

Dryden, WA $60,411

Entiat, WA $60,242

Ephrata, WA $60,021

George, WA $60,341

Leavenworth, WA $60,704

Loomis, WA $60,108

Malaga, WA $60,346

Malott, WA $60,127

Mansfield, WA $59,871

Manson, WA $60,232

Marlin, WA $59,750

Mazama, WA $60,169

Methow, WA $60,092

Monitor, WA $60,305

Moses Lake, WA $60,039

Okanogan, WA $60,067

Omak, WA $60,122

Orondo, WA $60,157

Oroville, WA $60,195

Palisades, WA $59,978

Pateros, WA $60,115

Peshastin, WA $60,280

Quincy, WA $60,236

Riverside, WA $60,108

Rock Island, WA $60,128

Soap Lake, WA $59,931

Stehekin, WA $60,185

Stratford, WA $59,781

Tonasket, WA $60,140

Twisp, WA $60,197

Warden, WA $60,266

Waterville, WA $59,991

Wauconda, WA $60,070

Wilson Creek, WA $59,721

Winthrop, WA $60,217

Yakima, WA $59,685

Brownstown, WA $59,685

Buena, WA $59,862

Cle Elum, WA $60,680

Cowiche, WA $59,685

Easton, WA $61,642

Ellensburg, WA $59,747

Naches, WA $60,654

Grandview, WA $61,285

Granger, WA $60,591

Harrah, WA $59,685

Kittitas, WA $59,737

Mabton, WA $60,671

Moxee, WA $59,877

Outlook, WA $60,588

Parker, WA $59,703

Ronald, WA $61,001

Roslyn, WA $60,928

Selah, WA $59,685

South Cle Elum, WA $60,956

Sunnyside, WA $61,543

Thorp, WA $59,947

Tieton, WA $59,685

Toppenish, WA $60,451

Vantage, WA $60,312

Wapato, WA $59,728

White Swan, WA $59,833

Zillah, WA $59,950

Airway Heights, WA $60,516

Chattaroy, WA $60,441

Cheney, WA $60,435

Colbert, WA $60,490

Deer Park, WA $60,427

Edwall, WA $60,357

Elk, WA $60,314

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $60,508

Fairfield, WA $60,374

Ford, WA $60,385

Four Lakes, WA $60,508

Greenacres, WA $60,470

Lamont, WA $60,238

Latah, WA $60,280

Liberty Lake, WA $60,439

Marshall, WA $60,516

Mead, WA $60,445

Medical Lake, WA $60,479

Mica, WA $60,471

Newman Lake, WA $60,405

Nine Mile Falls, WA $60,484

Otis Orchards, WA $60,463

Reardan, WA $60,430

Rockford, WA $60,420

Spangle, WA $60,445

Sprague, WA $60,249

Tekoa, WA $60,190

Tumtum, WA $60,408

Valleyford, WA $60,492

Veradale, WA $60,505

Waverly, WA $60,353

Wellpinit, WA $60,312

Addy, WA $60,227

Albion, WA $60,150

Almira, WA $59,769

Belmont, WA $60,092

Benge, WA $60,054

Boyds, WA $60,081

Chewelah, WA $60,278

Clayton, WA $60,388

Colfax, WA $60,143

Colton, WA $59,748

Colville, WA $60,153

Coulee City, WA $59,811

Coulee Dam, WA $59,989

Creston, WA $59,994

Curlew, WA $60,110

Cusick, WA $59,903

Danville, WA $60,093

Davenport, WA $60,237

Electric City, WA $59,972

Elmer City, WA $60,129

Endicott, WA $60,176

Evans, WA $60,157

Farmington, WA $60,012

Fruitland, WA $60,216

Garfield, WA $60,064

Gifford, WA $60,168

Grand Coulee, WA $59,935

Harrington, WA $60,176

Hartline, WA $59,726

Hay, WA $59,991

Hunters, WA $60,178

Inchelium, WA $60,034

Ione, WA $59,731

Keller, WA $59,918

Kettle Falls, WA $60,121

Lacrosse, WA $60,054

Lamona, WA $59,976

Laurier, WA $60,077

Lincoln, WA $60,172

Loon Lake, WA $60,336

Malden, WA $60,340

Malo, WA $60,147

Marcus, WA $60,340

Metaline, WA $59,997

Metaline Falls, WA $59,649

Mohler, WA $60,129

Nespelem, WA $59,994

Newport, WA $60,090

Northport, WA $60,160

Oakesdale, WA $60,212

Odessa, WA $59,855

Orient, WA $60,062

Palouse, WA $59,965

Pullman, WA $59,930

Republic, WA $60,083

Rice, WA $60,141

Ritzville, WA $60,104

Rosalia, WA $60,358

Saint John, WA $60,230

Springdale, WA $60,311

Steptoe, WA $60,511

Thornton, WA $60,242

Uniontown, WA $59,691

Usk, WA $60,031

Valley, WA $60,284

Wilbur, WA $59,951

Spokane, WA $60,516

Pasco, WA $62,344

Benton City, WA $62,334

Beverly, WA $60,499

Bickleton, WA $60,336

Burbank, WA $62,565

College Place, WA $61,288

Connell, WA $61,097

Dayton, WA $60,087

Dixie, WA $60,654

Eltopia, WA $62,000

Hooper, WA $59,923

Kahlotus, WA $60,427

Kennewick, WA $62,932

Lind, WA $60,111

Mesa, WA $61,822

Othello, WA $60,801

Paterson, WA $61,616

Plymouth, WA $62,619

Pomeroy, WA $60,081

Prescott, WA $61,006

Mattawa, WA $60,952

Prosser, WA $61,726

Richland, WA $62,564

West Richland, WA $62,564

Roosevelt, WA $60,042

Royal City, WA $60,437

Starbuck, WA $60,256

Touchet, WA $61,931

Waitsburg, WA $60,476

Walla Walla, WA $61,020

Wallula, WA $62,414

Washtucna, WA $60,011

Anatone, WA $59,583

Asotin, WA $59,763

Clarkston, WA $59,902

Construction Framer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Framer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Construction Framer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Framer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Framer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$82,376	$40.0	28%
Biotechnology	$80,445	$39.0	25%
Internet	$75,940	$37.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$73,366	$35.0	14%
Energy & Utilities	$70,792	$34.0	10%

Construction Framer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Framer'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.

$57,879

Average $64,356/year

$71,320

$4,823

Average $5,363/month

$5,943

$1,113

Average $1,238/week

$1,372

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,320	$5,943	$1,372	$34
Average	$64,356	$5,363	$1,238	$31
25th Percentile	$57,879	$4,823	$1,113	$28

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