24. Utah
Annual median salary: $29,050
Cost of living index: 92.8
Employment: 12,580
Construction workers in Utah, next on our list of best states for construction workers earn more than those in Florida. They also have higher chances of saving and getting more of what they earn because of the lower cost of living index. Apart from that, there are thousands of jobs available for people aspiring to work in the construction field. No shortage of work here.