How much does a construction laborer make in Iowa?
$48,490a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in Iowa. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.31
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,180Median: $48,490Highest 10%: $68,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $48,490 | $23.31 | |
| 75th | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 90th | $68,900 | $33.13 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $54,380 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,980 |
| Waterloo, IA | $49,950 |
| Ames, IA | $49,810 |
| Dubuque, IA | $48,800 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,670 |
| Sioux City, IA | $48,630 |
| Omaha, NE | $48,300 |
| Iowa City, IA | $47,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 22. North Dakota | $49,070 |
| 23. Nevada | $48,990 |
| 24. Vermont | $48,580 |
| 25. Iowa | $48,490 |
| 26. Colorado | $47,900 |
| 27. Nebraska | $47,260 |
| 28. Maryland | $46,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.31 ($48,490 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $48,490 against $47,120 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Iowa rank for construction laborer pay?
Iowa ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays construction laborers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $54,380 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.