How much does a construction laborer make in Sacramento?
$60,560a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $29.12 an hour or $5,047 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.12
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,240Median: $60,560Highest 10%: $91,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $60,560 | $29.12 | |
| 75th | $76,000 | $36.54 | |
| 90th | $91,530 | $44.00 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| San Francisco, CA | $72,610 |
| San Jose, CA | $68,470 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,680 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,630 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,270 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,140 |
| Hanford, CA | $59,870 |
| Napa, CA | $59,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $57,450 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,180 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,800 |
| Redding, CA | $55,790 |
| Fresno, CA | $55,120 |
| Chico, CA | $54,720 |
| Merced, CA | $54,440 |
| El Centro, CA | $53,560 |
| Yuba City, CA | $48,210 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,700 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pile Driver Operator | $124,700 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $104,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,860 |
| Insulation Worker | $93,960 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $91,650 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $77,760 |
| Electrician | $74,830 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $74,820 |
| Carpenter | $74,440 |
| Pipelayer | $73,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $29.12 ($60,560 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $60,560 against $47,120 nationally, 29% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,270, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for construction laborer pay?
24 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,530 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.