How much does a construction laborer make in Houston?
$41,350a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.88
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 300 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 34,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $41,350Highest 10%: $58,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| Median | $41,350 | $19.88 | |
| 75th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 90th | $58,310 | $28.03 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Beaumont, TX | $44,240 |
| Austin, TX | $44,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,960 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,500 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,440 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.88 ($41,350 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $41,350 against $47,120 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,620, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for construction laborer pay?
300 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,310 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.