Median / Average Pay ($)
- $22.14 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $21.92 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $23.83 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $43.75 / hour (Talent.com)
Services Provided
- General Labor – Executing specific construction or structural maintenance tasks (such as painting, roofing, and drywalling) according to a contractor’s instructions; sometimes making or sourcing materials needed for construction or landscaping.
- Professional – Completing projects that necessitate certified or licensed professionals (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical) to comply with the standards of local, state, and federal laws as well as those set by any official governing body or board of certification.
- Project Management – Planning, managing, and overseeing tasks specialized to the subcontractor’s expertise, determining how to meet the employing contractor’s goal through coordination with other subcontractors; for example, this includes coordinating an excavation schedule with the timeline for structural fabrications on a construction site.
- Quality Control – Ensuring that completed tasks (e.g., masonry, glazing, flooring) meet the standards of both the client and project manager while remaining compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Environmental – Ensuring that an area or its surroundings meet building codes and safety requirements; for example, mold testing and removing asbestos.
- Surveying – Measuring the boundaries of a property, such as establishing a landowner’s property lines to prepare for site construction.
- Niche Services – Providing products or services tailored for specific purposes, such as security or fire protection systems, solar panel installations, and fiber optic wiring.