How much does a construction laborer make in El Centro?
$53,560a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $25.75 an hour or $4,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.75
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $53,560Highest 10%: $74,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $44,110 | $21.21 | |
| Median | $53,560 | $25.75 | |
| 75th | $68,260 | $32.82 | |
| 90th | $74,090 | $35.62 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| 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 |
| Yuba City, CA | $48,210 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,700 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $25.75 ($53,560 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $53,560 against $47,120 nationally, 14% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,270, so El Centro pays 11% less.
Where does El Centro rank for construction laborer pay?
93 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,090 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.