Construction and mining workers salary in Japan — annual income by age
The average annual salary for Construction and mining workers in Japan is ¥4,776,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 695,960 workers surveyed) — 5.9% below the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Construction and mining workers earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥2,745,000 | ¥2,726,000 | ¥2,987,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥3,541,000 | ¥3,556,000 | ¥3,162,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥4,140,000 | ¥4,155,000 | ¥3,753,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥4,689,000 | ¥4,718,000 | ¥3,683,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥5,008,000 | ¥5,024,000 | ¥3,694,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥5,293,000 | ¥5,310,000 | ¥4,441,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥5,511,000 | ¥5,560,000 | ¥3,804,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥5,751,000 | ¥5,768,000 | ¥4,347,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥5,400,000 | ¥5,428,000 | ¥4,360,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥4,412,000 | ¥4,421,000 | ¥3,364,000 |
| 65~ | ¥3,707,000 | ¥3,717,000 | ¥3,021,000 |
Understanding People working as Construction and mining workers salary data
Construction and mining workers: average annual salary
People working as Construction and mining workers earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥4,776,000 (sample: 695,960 workers), −5.9% lower than the national average (about ¥302,000 less). The median is ¥5,008,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Construction and mining workers?
Income peaks in the 50-54 age band at ¥5,751,000 (about 1.6x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 20-24 band.
Construction and mining workers: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 78.1% of what men earn (77.4% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Construction and mining workers: how pay changes with age
The age curve is classified as “inverted-U”. Inverted-U is the standard Japanese pattern, peaking before retirement; rising means expertise compounds with experience. About 14.3% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Construction and mining workers average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Construction and mining workers by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥4,140,000 | ¥4,155,000 | ¥3,753,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥4,689,000 | ¥4,718,000 | ¥3,683,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥5,008,000 | ¥5,024,000 | ¥3,694,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥5,293,000 | ¥5,310,000 | ¥4,441,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥5,511,000 | ¥5,560,000 | ¥3,804,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥5,751,000 | ¥5,768,000 | ¥4,347,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Construction and mining workers?
- About ¥4,776,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Construction and mining workers?
- In the 50-54 age band, at an estimated ¥5,751,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Construction and mining workers?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 78.1% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Construction and mining workers at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥4,140,000 overall (male ¥4,155,000 / female ¥3,753,000).
- What is the average salary for Construction and mining workers at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥4,689,000 overall (male ¥4,718,000 / female ¥3,683,000).
Source: MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023). Estimated from a worker-count-weighted average of 5-year age bands; cells not published due to small samples are excluded.
Construction and mining workers vs nationwide
| Age | Construction and mining workers | Nationwide (all jobs) | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥275万 | ¥262万 | +¥12万 | +4.7% |
| 20-24 | ¥354万 | ¥335万 | +¥19万 | +5.6% |
| 25-29 | ¥414万 | ¥415万 | ¥-0万 | -0.1% |
| 30-34 | ¥469万 | ¥465万 | +¥4万 | +0.9% |
| 35-39 | ¥501万 | ¥514万 | ¥-13万 | -2.5% |
| 40-44 | ¥529万 | ¥548万 | ¥-19万 | -3.5% |
| 45-49 | ¥551万 | ¥576万 | ¥-24万 | -4.3% |
| 50-54 | ¥575万 | ¥600万 | ¥-25万 | -4.1% |
| 55-59 | ¥540万 | ¥607万 | ¥-66万 | -11.0% |
| 60-64 | ¥441万 | ¥462万 | ¥-21万 | -4.5% |
| 65~ | ¥371万 | ¥367万 | +¥4万 | +1.0% |
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