How much does a construction laborer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.65 an hour or $3,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.65
- Average (mean)
- $52,030
- Jobs
- 1,096,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| Median | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| 75th | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| 90th | $78,090 | $37.54 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $77,110 |
| New Jersey | $64,060 |
| Massachusetts | $63,390 |
| Illinois | $60,690 |
| California | $60,270 |
| Minnesota | $60,260 |
| Connecticut | $58,290 |
| Alaska | $58,060 |
| Washington | $57,720 |
| Rhode Island | $57,240 |
| Missouri | $56,730 |
| Wisconsin | $56,100 |
| Ohio | $56,080 |
| New York | $55,930 |
| Oregon | $50,860 |
| Indiana | $50,070 |
| District of Columbia | $50,020 |
| New Hampshire | $49,980 |
| Montana | $49,830 |
| Michigan | $49,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,400 |
| North Dakota | $49,070 |
| Nevada | $48,990 |
| Vermont | $48,580 |
| Iowa | $48,490 |
| Colorado | $47,900 |
| Nebraska | $47,260 |
| Maryland | $46,960 |
| Idaho | $46,940 |
| Arizona | $46,590 |
| Utah | $46,550 |
| Maine | $46,430 |
| Wyoming | $46,030 |
| Kentucky | $45,710 |
| South Dakota | $45,710 |
| Delaware | $45,550 |
| Tennessee | $45,000 |
| Kansas | $44,840 |
| North Carolina | $44,720 |
| Florida | $44,030 |
| Virginia | $43,560 |
| South Carolina | $42,940 |
| West Virginia | $42,670 |
| Texas | $40,620 |
| Oklahoma | $39,360 |
| Georgia | $38,990 |
| New Mexico | $38,400 |
| Louisiana | $38,230 |
| Mississippi | $37,710 |
| Arkansas | $37,630 |
| Alabama | $36,900 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vineland, NJ | $83,680 |
| Kahului, HI | $79,760 |
| Honolulu, HI | $77,960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,610 |
| Trenton, NJ | $71,920 |
| San Jose, CA | $68,470 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,500 |
| Boston, MA | $63,420 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,960 |
| Springfield, MA | $62,660 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,970 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,680 |
| Worcester, MA | $61,410 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,400 |
In other countries
Construction Laborer belongs to the international group "Building construction labourers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Boilermaker$76,410
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,120
- Stonemason$57,390
- Carpenter$60,580
- Carpet Installer$50,340
- Floor Layer$56,460
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Tile and Stone Setter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.65 ($47,120 a year).
How much does a construction laborer make a month?
About $3,927 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,120 a year.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,090 or less a year ($16.87 an hour); the top 10% make $78,090 or more.
Which state pays construction laborers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $77,110 a year, followed by New Jersey ($64,060) and Massachusetts ($63,390).
Which city pays construction laborers the most?
Vineland, NJ, with a median of $83,680 a year.
How many construction laborers are there in the United States?
About 1,096,780 people work as construction laborers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.