How much does a construction laborer make in Indianapolis?
$51,040a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $24.54 an hour or $4,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.54
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 9,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,520Median: $51,040Highest 10%: $71,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,520 | $18.04 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $51,040 | $24.54 | |
| 75th | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| 90th | $71,260 | $34.26 |
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 |
| South Bend, IN | $50,870 |
| Lafayette, IN | $49,960 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,710 |
| Kokomo, IN | $48,210 |
| Elkhart, IN | $47,780 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $47,480 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,420 |
| Muncie, IN | $46,250 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $24.54 ($51,040 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $51,040 against $47,120 nationally, 8% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $50,070, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for construction laborer pay?
110 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,260 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.