How much does a construction laborer make in Delaware?
$45,550a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in Delaware. That is $21.90 an hour or $3,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.90
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,240Median: $45,550Highest 10%: $63,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| 25th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| Median | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 75th | $56,310 | $27.07 | |
| 90th | $63,730 | $30.64 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,120 |
| Dover, DE | $45,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 33. Wyoming | $46,030 |
| 34. Kentucky | $45,710 |
| 35. South Dakota | $45,710 |
| 36. Delaware | $45,550 |
| 37. Tennessee | $45,000 |
| 38. Kansas | $44,840 |
| 39. North Carolina | $44,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $21.90 ($45,550 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $45,550 against $47,120 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Delaware rank for construction laborer pay?
Delaware ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays construction laborers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $55,120 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.