Average Construction Assistant Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Assistant salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Construction Assistant Make in Mexico?

A Construction Assistant working in Mexico will typically earn around 157,600 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 83,060 MXN to the highest average salary of 233,900 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
157,600 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
13,133 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
83,060 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,921 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
233,900 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
19,491 MXN

These are average salaries for a Construction Assistant in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Construction Assistant to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Construction Assistant salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Construction Assistant Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Construction Assistant will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Assistant can earn between 83,060 MXN and 233,900 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Construction Assistant in Mexico is 142,300 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 142,300 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 142,300 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Construction Assistant salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 103,900 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 103,900 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 172,200 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 172,200 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Construction Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average construction assistant salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Construction Assistant in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 98,820 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Assistant salary would increase to 125,100 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Assistant, the average salary would be 161,600 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 192,600 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 210,500 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 225,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
98,820 MXN
2-5 Years +26%
125,100 MXN
5-10 Years +32%
161,600 MXN
10-15 Years +18%
192,600 MXN
15-20 Years +11%
210,500 MXN
20+ Years +6%
225,300 MXN

Construction Assistant Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Construction Assistant in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Construction Assistant in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 125,100 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Construction Assistant in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 169,000 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Assistant in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 216,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
125,100 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +37%
169,000 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +29%
216,800 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Construction Assistant Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male construction assistant will earn an average of 159,500 MXN, while a female construction assistant will earn around 150,000 MXN.

This means that a male construction assistant earns approximately 6% more than a female construction assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
159,500 MXN
Female -6%
150,000 MXN

Construction Assistant Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Construction Assistant in Mexico is around 8% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Construction Assistant in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Construction Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Construction Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 24% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

76% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus
24%
No Bonus
76%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Assistant in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 MXN
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 106,820 MXN
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 MXN
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 578,500 MXN
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MXN
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 553,800 MXN
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MXN
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 MXN
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 359,900 MXN
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 192,000 MXN
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 117,440 MXN
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 MXN
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 307,400 MXN
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 209,500 MXN
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 245,300 MXN
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 327,800 MXN
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 683,400 MXN
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MXN
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 660,500 MXN
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 602,700 MXN
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 478,000 MXN
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 378,800 MXN
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 369,300 MXN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 659,400 MXN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 675,100 MXN
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 369,900 MXN
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 483,400 MXN
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MXN
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 239,000 MXN
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 372,600 MXN
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 138,800 MXN
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MXN
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MXN
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 112,000 MXN
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 MXN
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 MXN
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 112,440 MXN
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MXN
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MXN
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 409,000 MXN
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MXN
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 281,500 MXN
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MXN
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 159,100 MXN
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 361,600 MXN
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 MXN
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 238,900 MXN
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 MXN
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 216,800 MXN
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 102,960 MXN
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 118,060 MXN
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MXN
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 115,740 MXN
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 MXN
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 459,300 MXN
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 109,720 MXN
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 103,900 MXN
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MXN
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 113,280 MXN
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 200,000 MXN
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 112,560 MXN
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 MXN
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 102,380 MXN
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 106,740 MXN
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 103,580 MXN
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MXN
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 317,700 MXN
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 430,500 MXN
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MXN
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 239,000 MXN
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 117,520 MXN
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MXN
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 111,240 MXN
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 124,400 MXN
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 335,100 MXN
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 619,000 MXN
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 566,900 MXN
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 MXN
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 119,080 MXN
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 433,400 MXN
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 105,800 MXN
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 183,600 MXN
Acuna 138,200 MXN
Aguascalientes 192,000 MXN
Boca del Rio 130,400 MXN
Buenavista 142,300 MXN
Campeche 142,300 MXN
Cancun 183,600 MXN
Celaya 159,500 MXN
Chalco 138,800 MXN
Chetumal 128,500 MXN
Chicoloapan 136,100 MXN
Chihuahua 187,500 MXN
Chilpancingo 136,100 MXN
Chimalhuacan 176,800 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 136,200 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 168,100 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 128,900 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 127,700 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 175,900 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 157,600 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 152,000 MXN
Ciudad Valles 119,900 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 159,400 MXN
Coacalco 161,300 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 148,300 MXN
Colima 128,900 MXN
Cordoba 119,900 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 172,200 MXN
Cuautla 127,700 MXN
Cuernavaca 152,300 MXN
Culiacan 196,800 MXN
Delicias 124,400 MXN
Durango 167,100 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 191,600 MXN
Ensenada 159,100 MXN
Fresnillo 115,260 MXN
General Escobedo 163,800 MXN
Gomez Palacio 152,000 MXN
Guadalajara 187,500 MXN
Guadalupe 185,100 MXN
Guaymas 112,760 MXN
Hermosillo 175,900 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 120,040 MXN
Iguala 119,020 MXN
Irapuato 172,200 MXN
Ixtapaluca 154,700 MXN
Jiutepec 136,100 MXN
La Paz 142,300 MXN
Leon 191,600 MXN
Los Mochis 159,100 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 148,300 MXN
Manzanillo 127,700 MXN
Matamoros 172,200 MXN
Mazatlan 161,300 MXN
Merida 176,800 MXN
Metepec 148,300 MXN
Mexicali 183,600 MXN
Mexico City 197,600 MXN
Minatitlan 112,620 MXN
Monclova 151,800 MXN
Monterrey 195,200 MXN
Morelia 172,200 MXN
Naucalpan 190,500 MXN
Navojoa 116,420 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 183,700 MXN
Nogales 142,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 158,700 MXN
Oaxaca 143,200 MXN
Ojo de Agua 148,300 MXN
Orizaba 119,700 MXN
Pachuca 158,700 MXN
Piedras Negras 125,100 MXN
Playa del Carmen 129,000 MXN
Poza Rica 138,800 MXN
Puebla 197,600 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 136,200 MXN
Queretaro 180,500 MXN
Reynosa 167,100 MXN
Salamanca 136,100 MXN
Saltillo 192,000 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 136,100 MXN
San Juan del Rio 128,900 MXN
San Luis Potosi 181,600 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 136,200 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 161,600 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 142,300 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 114,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 151,800 MXN
Tampico 152,000 MXN
Tapachula 134,600 MXN
Tehuacan 152,300 MXN
Tepic 164,200 MXN
Tijuana 192,600 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 172,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 183,700 MXN
Toluca 172,200 MXN
Tonala 169,000 MXN
Torreon 172,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 175,900 MXN
Uruapan 146,200 MXN
Veracruz 172,200 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 159,100 MXN
Villahermosa 161,300 MXN
Xalapa 174,000 MXN
Xico 168,100 MXN
Zacatecas 123,400 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 124,400 MXN
Zapopan 197,600 MXN

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