Construction Materials Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Materials Technician make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Materials Technician in the United States is $54,843 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,753
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,065 to $60,554
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,895
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Construction Materials Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $60,554 $5,046 $1,164 $29
Average $54,843 $4,570 $1,055 $26
25th Percentile $48,065 $4,005 $924 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Materials Technician Salaries

A Construction Materials Technician'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 Materials Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Materials Technician'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): $54,843
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,494
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,849
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,120
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,301
Levels Salary
Entry Level Construction Materials Technician$54,843
Intermediate Level Construction Materials Technician$55,494
Senior Level Construction Materials Technician$56,849
Specialist Level Construction Materials Technician$57,120
Expert Level Construction Materials Technician$57,301
$54,843 0 yr
$55,494 < 2 yrs
$56,849 2-4 yrs
$57,120 5-8 yrs
$57,301 > 8 yrs
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How Do Construction Materials Technician 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 Materials Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,722.
  • California: $60,492.
  • Massachusetts: $59,685.

Top Paying Cities for Construction Materials Technicians

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: $69,173
  • San Francisco: $68,493
  • Oakland: $66,974

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Materials Technician'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.
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Commitment 5.84%
Installation 3.1%
Microsoft Office 1.85%
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 Materials Technician'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
 $71,844
31%
Energy Efficiency
 $64,715
18%
Supply Chain
 $64,715
18%
Presentation
 $64,166
17%
Product Quality
 $63,069
15%
Project Management
 $62,521
14%
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How Education impacts a Construction Materials Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Materials Technicians 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 Materials Technician with a Bachelor's Degree is between $46,600 and $50,860).

Construction Materials Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Materials Technician
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 Materials Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Materials Technician'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.

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$48,065
Average $54,843/year
$60,554
$4,005
Average $4,570/month
$5,046
$924
Average $1,055/week
$1,164
$23
Average $26/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,554 $5,046 $1,164 $29
Average $54,843 $4,570 $1,055 $26
25th Percentile $48,065 $4,005 $924 $23

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Salary Trends for Construction Materials Technician

Salaries for a Construction Materials Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,363 in 2023 to around $41,369 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Materials Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Materials Technician Over Time

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2023 $41,363
2024 $41,806
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