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

A Construction Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Construction Assistant (0-1 years)earns $46,173, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $54,272, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $64,588, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $75,769,

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Assistant?

Construction Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Assistant roles are District of Columbia $49,658, California $49,470, Massachusetts $48,810. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Construction Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Construction Superintendent: $112,670; Assistant Construction Manager: $91,056; Construction Assistant Foreman: $77,297; Construction Field Assistant: $56,385; Construction Project Assistant: $55,681.

Construction Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Construction Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Assistant in Rhode Island is $46,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,011
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,134 to $50,955
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,158

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Construction Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,955	$4,246	$980	$24
Average	$46,500	$3,875	$894	$22
25th Percentile	$42,134	$3,511	$810	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Assistant Salaries

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

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

District of Columbia: $49,658.
California: $49,470.
Massachusetts: $48,810.

District of Columbia $49,658 California $49,470 Massachusetts $48,810 Washington $48,631 New Jersey $48,613 Alaska $48,550 Connecticut $47,931 New York $47,680

Hawaii $46,877 Rhode Island $46,500 Maryland $46,245 Minnesota $45,895 Colorado $45,760 Illinois $45,716 Oregon $45,545 Delaware $45,420

New Hampshire $45,341 Virginia $45,164 Pennsylvania $44,648 Nevada $44,388 North Dakota $44,303 Michigan $44,168 Wisconsin $44,119 Vermont $44,020

Texas $43,747 Maine $43,729 Arizona $43,702 Ohio $43,670 Georgia $43,258 Indiana $43,052 Wyoming $43,011 Utah $42,948

Iowa $42,921 Kansas $42,706 Louisiana $42,643 North Carolina $42,621 Missouri $42,612 Florida $42,437 Montana $42,343 Nebraska $42,253

Kentucky $42,204 South Carolina $42,024 Tennessee $41,912 Idaho $41,867 New Mexico $41,540 Oklahoma $41,468 Alabama $41,204 South Dakota $40,760

Arkansas $40,517 West Virginia $40,387 Mississippi $39,997

Top Paying Cities for Construction 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:

Adamsville: $47,263
Albion: $46,478
Ashaway: $47,442

Adamsville, RI $47,263 Albion, RI $46,478 Ashaway, RI $47,442 Barrington, RI $46,478 Block Island, RI $47,196 Bradford, RI $47,411 Bristol, RI $46,433 Carolina, RI $47,025

Charlestown, RI $47,075 Chepachet, RI $46,388 Clayville, RI $46,433 Coventry, RI $46,388 West Greenwich, RI $46,357 East Greenwich, RI $46,420 Exeter, RI $47,411 Fiskeville, RI $46,478

Forestdale, RI $46,433 Foster, RI $46,357 Glendale, RI $46,357 Greene, RI $46,877 Greenville, RI $46,478 Harmony, RI $46,465 Harrisville, RI $46,388 Hope, RI $46,478

Hope Valley, RI $47,442 Hopkinton, RI $47,456 Jamestown, RI $46,980 Kenyon, RI $47,397 Little Compton, RI $47,245 Manville, RI $46,478 Mapleville, RI $46,357 Newport, RI $46,989

Middletown, RI $47,187 North Kingstown, RI $46,344 North Scituate, RI $46,465 Oakland, RI $46,402 Pascoag, RI $46,375 Pawtucket, RI $46,478 Central Falls, RI $46,478 Cumberland, RI $46,478

Lincoln, RI $46,478 Portsmouth, RI $46,801 Prudence Island, RI $46,388 Rockville, RI $47,456 Saunderstown, RI $47,007 Shannock, RI $47,384 Slatersville, RI $46,433 Slocum, RI $47,007

Tiverton, RI $47,276 Wakefield, RI $46,958 Kingston, RI $46,967 Narragansett, RI $46,976 Peace Dale, RI $46,958 Warren, RI $46,465 Warwick, RI $46,478 Westerly, RI $47,469

West Kingston, RI $46,994 West Warwick, RI $46,478 Wood River Junction, RI $47,411 Woonsocket, RI $46,433 North Smithfield, RI $46,465 Wyoming, RI $47,397 Providence, RI $46,478 Cranston, RI $46,478

North Providence, RI $46,478 East Providence, RI $46,478 Riverside, RI $46,478 Rumford, RI $46,478 Smithfield, RI $46,478 Johnston, RI $46,478

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

Understanding how a Construction 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$42,134

Average $46,500/year

$50,955

$3,511

Average $3,875/month

$4,246

$810

Average $894/week

$980

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,955	$4,246	$980	$24
Average	$46,500	$3,875	$894	$22
25th Percentile	$42,134	$3,511	$810	$20

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