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How much does a construction laborer make in Cedar Rapids?

$48,670a year

Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,056 a month.

Hourly
$23.40
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
155 of 392
Jobs in the area
990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,930Median: $48,670Highest 10%: $70,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,930$18.24
25th$45,210$21.74
Median$48,670$23.40
75th$59,430$28.57
90th$70,310$33.80

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for construction laborers.

Davenport, IA$54,380
Des Moines, IA$49,980
Waterloo, IA$49,950
Ames, IA$49,810
Dubuque, IA$48,800
Sioux City, IA$48,630
Omaha, NE$48,300
Iowa City, IA$47,940
Construction Laborer salary in Iowa Construction Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$86,880
Plumber$83,210
Sheet Metal Worker$82,090
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$75,380
Construction and Building Inspector$68,210
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$66,010
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,310
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$60,630
Carpenter$58,920
Highway Maintenance Worker$58,440
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Cedar Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $23.40 ($48,670 a year).

Do construction laborers make more in Cedar Rapids than the national average?

Yes: $48,670 against $47,120 nationally, 3% more.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,490, so Cedar Rapids pays 0% more.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for construction laborer pay?

155 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Cedar Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,310 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.