How much does a construction laborer make in California?
$60,270a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in California. That is $28.98 an hour or $5,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.98
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,950Median: $60,270Highest 10%: $93,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,950 | $19.69 | |
| 25th | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $60,270 | $28.98 | |
| 75th | $78,520 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $93,620 | $45.01 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $72,610 |
| San Jose, CA | $68,470 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,680 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,630 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,560 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,270 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,140 |
| Hanford, CA | $59,870 |
| Napa, CA | $59,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $57,450 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,180 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,800 |
| Redding, CA | $55,790 |
| Fresno, CA | $55,120 |
| Chico, CA | $54,720 |
| Merced, CA | $54,440 |
| El Centro, CA | $53,560 |
| Yuba City, CA | $48,210 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 2. New Jersey | $64,060 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $63,390 |
| 4. Illinois | $60,690 |
| 5. California | $60,270 |
| 6. Minnesota | $60,260 |
| 7. Connecticut | $58,290 |
| 8. Alaska | $58,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.98 ($60,270 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $60,270 against $47,120 nationally, 28% more.
Where does California rank for construction laborer pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays construction laborers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $72,610 a year.
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.