How much does a construction laborer make in Milwaukee?
$57,430a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $27.61 an hour or $4,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.61
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,280Median: $57,430Highest 10%: $83,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| 75th | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 90th | $83,510 | $40.15 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $57,000 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $27.61 ($57,430 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $57,430 against $47,120 nationally, 22% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $56,100, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for construction laborer pay?
58 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,510 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.