How much does a construction laborer make in Lincoln?
$46,700a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $22.45 an hour or $3,892 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.45
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 198 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,000Median: $46,700Highest 10%: $60,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $40,100 | $19.28 | |
| Median | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 75th | $50,870 | $24.46 | |
| 90th | $60,900 | $29.28 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Sioux City, IA | $48,630 |
| Omaha, NE | $48,300 |
| Grand Island, NE | $45,370 |
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Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $22.45 ($46,700 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Lincoln than the national average?
No: $46,700 against $47,120 nationally, 1% less.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $47,260, so Lincoln pays 1% less.
Where does Lincoln rank for construction laborer pay?
198 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,900 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.