How much does a construction laborer make in Madison?
$57,000a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $27.40 an hour or $4,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.40
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,610Median: $57,000Highest 10%: $80,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| Median | $57,000 | $27.40 | |
| 75th | $66,440 | $31.94 | |
| 90th | $80,460 | $38.68 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,970 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,340 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,260 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,900 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,240 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $57,430 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $56,440 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $56,200 |
| Janesville, WI | $55,690 |
| Green Bay, WI | $54,890 |
| Racine, WI | $54,300 |
| Wausau, WI | $52,620 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $51,270 |
| Kenosha, WI | $50,040 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $27.40 ($57,000 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $57,000 against $47,120 nationally, 21% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $56,100, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for construction laborer pay?
62 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,460 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.