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How much does a construction laborer make in Appleton?

$59,260a year

Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.

Hourly
$28.49
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
39 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,590Median: $59,260Highest 10%: $82,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,590$18.55
25th$45,460$21.86
Median$59,260$28.49
75th$75,460$36.28
90th$82,900$39.86

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for construction laborers.

Minneapolis, MN$61,970
Duluth, MN$61,340
La Crosse, WI$58,900
Eau Claire, WI$58,240
Milwaukee, WI$57,430
Madison, WI$57,000
Sheboygan, WI$56,440
Fond du Lac, WI$56,200
Janesville, WI$55,690
Green Bay, WI$54,890
Racine, WI$54,300
Wausau, WI$52,620
Oshkosh, WI$51,270
Kenosha, WI$50,040
Construction Laborer salary in Wisconsin Construction Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$98,970
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$93,960
Plumber$91,750
Insulation Worker$85,580
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$83,010
Sheet Metal Worker$81,400
Brickmason and Blockmason$79,870
Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$75,250
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$68,990
Construction and Building Inspector$68,480
Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Appleton?

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $28.49 ($59,260 a year).

Do construction laborers make more in Appleton than the national average?

Yes: $59,260 against $47,120 nationally, 26% more.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $56,100, so Appleton pays 6% more.

Where does Appleton rank for construction laborer pay?

39 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Appleton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,900 or more.

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.