What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for High Rise Construction?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where High Rise Construction jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Oakland, CA (29.6% above average), followed by Kentville, NS and Whitehorse, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Oakland, CA $123,327 $10,277 $2,371 $59.29 Kentville, NS $119,141 $9,928 $2,291 $57.28 Whitehorse, YT $118,383 $9,865 $2,276 $56.91 Carcross, YT $118,314 $9,859 $2,275 $56.88 Haines Junction, YT $117,910 $9,825 $2,267 $56.69 North Cowichan, BC $117,563 $9,796 $2,260 $56.52 Duncan, BC $117,111 $9,759 $2,252 $56.30 Oak Bay, BC $116,898 $9,741 $2,248 $56.20 Berkeley, CA $116,528 $9,710 $2,240 $56.02 Victoria, BC $116,402 $9,700 $2,238 $55.96

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Q: How much does a High Rise Construction make?

The average annual pay for a high rise construction in the United States is $95,168 a year — that works out to approximately $45.75 an hour. The middle 80% of High Rise Constructions earn between $60,000 (10th percentile) and $138,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related High Rise Construction Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to High Rise Construction in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Fire Sprinkler Estimator at $12,166 (12.8%) above High Rise Construction. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Fire Sprinkler Estimator $83,002 $6,916 $1,596 $39.90 Fire Watch $76,035 $6,336 $1,462 $36.56 Fire Investigator $69,327 $5,777 $1,333 $33.33 Work From Home Fire Sprinkler Designer $66,700 $5,558 $1,282 $32.07 Fire Extinguisher Tech $48,371 $4,030 $930 $23.26

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High Rise Construction Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$95,168

Columbus

Ohio

$91,923

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How much does a High Rise Construction make?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a High Rise Construction in the United States is $95,168 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $45.75 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,830/week or $7,930/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $151,000 and as low as $40,000, the majority of High Rise Construction salaries currently range between $71,000 (25th percentile) to $115,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $138,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a High Rise Construction varies greatly (by as much as 44500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A High Rise Construction in your area makes on average $91,923 per year, or $3,245 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $95,168. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for High Rise Construction salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for High Rise Construction jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for High Rise Construction Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a High Rise Construction job is above the national average. Topping the list is Oakland, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Whitehorse, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Whitehorse, YT, beats the national average by $23,215 (24.4%), and Oakland, CA, furthers that trend with another $28,159 (29.6%) above the $95,168 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a High Rise Construction appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Oakland, CA, and Victoria, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a High Rise Construction role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Oakland, CA	$123,327	$10,277	$2,371	$59.29
Kentville, NS	$119,141	$9,928	$2,291	$57.28
Whitehorse, YT	$118,383	$9,865	$2,276	$56.91
Carcross, YT	$118,314	$9,859	$2,275	$56.88
Haines Junction, YT	$117,910	$9,825	$2,267	$56.69
North Cowichan, BC	$117,563	$9,796	$2,260	$56.52
Duncan, BC	$117,111	$9,759	$2,252	$56.30
Oak Bay, BC	$116,898	$9,741	$2,248	$56.20
Berkeley, CA	$116,528	$9,710	$2,240	$56.02
Victoria, BC	$116,402	$9,700	$2,238	$55.96

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related High Rise Construction Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the High Rise Construction job category, we found that Fire Sprinkler Estimator jobs have average salaries similar than High Rise Construction jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Fire Sprinkler Estimator	$83,002	$6,916	$1,596	$39.90
Fire Watch	$76,035	$6,336	$1,462	$36.56
Fire Investigator	$69,327	$5,777	$1,333	$33.33
Work From Home Fire Sprinkler Designer	$66,700	$5,558	$1,282	$32.07
Fire Extinguisher Tech	$48,371	$4,030	$930	$23.26

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Infographic detailing High Rise Construction salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $95,168 per year or $45.75 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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