How much does a construction laborer make in Dallas?
$43,960a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 261 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 29,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,480Median: $43,960Highest 10%: $56,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $43,960 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $47,400 | $22.79 | |
| 90th | $56,940 | $27.38 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Beaumont, TX | $44,240 |
| Austin, TX | $44,000 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,500 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,440 |
| Houston, TX | $41,350 |
| Midland, TX | $39,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,390 |
| Odessa, TX | $38,380 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,170 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,160 |
| Longview, TX | $37,840 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,700 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,690 |
| Waco, TX | $37,610 |
| College Station, TX | $37,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,970 |
| Victoria, TX | $36,930 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,810 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,720 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,670 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,150 |
| McAllen, TX | $34,460 |
| Laredo, TX | $33,740 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.13 ($43,960 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $43,960 against $47,120 nationally, 7% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,620, so Dallas pays 8% more.
Where does Dallas rank for construction laborer pay?
261 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,940 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.