How much does a construction laborer make in Illinois?
$60,690a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in Illinois. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,880Median: $60,690Highest 10%: $105,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| 25th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| Median | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $95,240 | $45.79 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,960 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $61,270 |
| Chicago, IL | $60,890 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,460 |
| Rockford, IL | $58,390 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $54,830 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,380 |
| Paducah, KY | $46,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 1. Hawaii | $77,110 |
| 2. New Jersey | $64,060 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $63,390 |
| 4. Illinois | $60,690 |
| 5. California | $60,270 |
| 6. Minnesota | $60,260 |
| 7. Connecticut | $58,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.18 ($60,690 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $60,690 against $47,120 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Illinois rank for construction laborer pay?
Illinois ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays construction laborers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $64,500 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.