How much does a construction laborer make in Peoria?
$62,960a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,130Median: $62,960Highest 10%: $97,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,130 | $18.81 | |
| 25th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| Median | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 90th | $97,740 | $46.99 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $61,270 |
| Chicago, IL | $60,890 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,460 |
| Rockford, IL | $58,390 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $54,830 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,380 |
| Paducah, KY | $46,850 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $98,680 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $87,120 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $86,440 |
| Plumber | $85,090 |
| Electrician | $80,460 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $80,060 |
| Roofer | $76,610 |
| Carpenter | $75,280 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $72,670 |
| Painter | $64,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $30.27 ($62,960 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $62,960 against $47,120 nationally, 34% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,690, so Peoria pays 4% more.
Where does Peoria rank for construction laborer pay?
9 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,740 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.