How much does a construction laborer make in Chicago?
$60,890a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.27 an hour or $5,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.27
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 26,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,100Median: $60,890Highest 10%: $105,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,100 | $18.80 | |
| 25th | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.44 | |
| 90th | $105,500 | $50.72 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,960 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $61,270 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,460 |
| Rockford, IL | $58,390 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $54,830 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,380 |
| Paducah, KY | $46,850 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.27 ($60,890 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $60,890 against $47,120 nationally, 29% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,690, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for construction laborer pay?
20 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,500 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.