Median / Average Pay ($)
- $21.78 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $23.72 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $22.16 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $23.66 / hour (Payscale.com)
Services Provided
- Site Preparation – Leveling surfaces by clearing the land so that it is flat enough for a foundation or surface to be laid.
- Trenching – Digging pathways for the placement of underground utilities, such as gas pipes.
- Grading and Leveling – Clearing an area while creating an angle that directs water away from an area.
- Foundation Preparation – Removing large quantities of earth to create a foundation for significantly sized structures like buildings, houses, and footings.
- Land Clearing – Breaking apart and removing debris, foliage, and fauna (e.g., trees) to prepare the land for development or construction.
- Demolition – Destroying structures, then clearing debris from the site.
- Erosion Control and Drainage – Taking measures to prevent earth and structures from wearing away due to exposure to the elements, such as digging a ditch to channel water or installing a drainage system.