High-paying construction and trade jobs in Boston
Construction and Trade include building and renovating structures and facilitating commerce. Workers construct buildings, repair infrastructure, and negotiate deals. They need technical skills, physical stamina, and attention to detail.
We found 230 high-paying for you in Boston, MA. These construction and trade jobs pay well, with salaries between $58,318 to $134,607 per hour. Popular roles include Laborer, Carpenter and Painter.
Job title
Updated Aug 13, 2026
Job title
Boston, MA
Massachusetts
Job openings (Boston)
Building Consultant
Boston
$134,607
per year
Massachusetts
$126,092
per year
Preconstruction Manager
Boston
$118,851
per year
Massachusetts
$105,655
per year
Carpenter
Boston
$30.23
per hour
Massachusetts
$29.94
per hour
Painter
Boston
$26.06
per hour
Massachusetts
$23.93
per hour
Laborer
Boston
$25.06
per hour
Massachusetts
$21.31
per hour
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Building Consultant
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Building Consultants advise on construction processes, conduct assessments and provide recommendations on design and regulatory compliance, ensuring project efficiency and success. Analytical thinking, industry knowledge, and communication skills are crucial.
The top companies hiring Building Consultant in Boston, MA are TEEMA (2 jobs), Stantec (1 job), and LeMessurier Consultants (1 job).
Currently, 34% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$134,607 per yearMassachusetts
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Preconstruction Manager
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Preconstruction managers oversee project planning phases, ensuring budget and schedule adherence. Strong organizational skills, construction knowledge and communication abilities are essential in this role.
The top companies hiring Preconstruction Manager in Boston, MA are Amazon.com (4 jobs), Suffolk Construction (2 jobs), and Consigli Construction (2 jobs).
Preconstruction Manager jobs take 26 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Boston
$118,851 per yearMassachusetts
$105,655 per yearSkills
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Early childhood education
- Preschool experience
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Carpenter
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Carpenters construct, install, and repair building frameworks and structures, ensuring quality craftsmanship. Expertise in carpentry, problem-solving skills, and physical stamina are necessary.
The top companies hiring Carpenter in Boston, MA are Markley Group (2 jobs), Berklee College of Music (1 job), and Monument Construction, LLC (1 job).
Carpenter jobs take 127 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 3% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Boston
$30.23 per hourMassachusetts
$29.94 per hourSkills
- Carpentry
- Hand tools
- Plumbing
- Construction
- Manufacturing
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Painter
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Painters apply finishes to surfaces, ensuring quality aesthetics in buildings or projects. Attention to detail, knowledge of color theory and painting experience are essential for this role.
The top companies hiring Painter in Boston, MA are The Hamilton Company (1 job), Hornblower Group (1 job), and Markley Group (1 job).
Painter jobs take 98 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 7% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Boston
$26.06 per hourMassachusetts
$23.93 per hourSkills
- Construction painting
- Hand tools
- Carpentry
- Manufacturing
- Human resources
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Laborer
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Laborers perform manual tasks, assist skilled workers, and maintain job site safety. Physical fitness, willingness to learn, and teamwork ability are vital.
The top companies hiring Laborer in Boston, MA are Stake Center Locating (3 jobs), Catamount Builders (1 job), and Callahan, Inc. (1 job).
Laborer jobs take 79 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 8% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 110 jobsAverage pay
Boston
$25.06 per hourMassachusetts
$21.31 per hourSkills
- Construction
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Mechanical knowledge
- Communication skills