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How much does a construction laborer make in Fort Wayne?

$47,480a year

Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $22.83 an hour or $3,957 a month.

Hourly
$22.83
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
187 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,270Median: $47,480Highest 10%: $69,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,270$17.44
25th$40,210$19.33
Median$47,480$22.83
75th$59,640$28.67
90th$69,230$33.28

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for construction laborers.

Chicago, IL$60,890
Michigan City, IN$58,240
Cincinnati, OH$54,930
Columbus, IN$53,900
Evansville, IN$53,220
Indianapolis, IN$51,040
South Bend, IN$50,870
Lafayette, IN$49,960
Bloomington, IN$48,710
Kokomo, IN$48,210
Elkhart, IN$47,780
Louisville, KY$47,420
Muncie, IN$46,250
Terre Haute, IN$45,450
Construction Laborer salary in Indiana Construction Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Paving$95,510
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$77,450
Plumber$77,110
Electrician$71,290
Construction and Building Inspector$67,680
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$67,530
Brickmason and Blockmason$64,240
Sheet Metal Worker$61,430
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$60,580
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $22.83 ($47,480 a year).

Do construction laborers make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

Yes: $47,480 against $47,120 nationally, 1% more.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $50,070, so Fort Wayne pays 5% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for construction laborer pay?

187 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,230 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.