How much does a construction laborer make in Salem?
$54,500a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $26.20 an hour or $4,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.20
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $54,500Highest 10%: $76,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| Median | $54,500 | $26.20 | |
| 75th | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $76,760 | $36.90 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Portland, OR | $54,240 |
| Bend, OR | $52,760 |
| Albany, OR | $51,470 |
| Medford, OR | $49,350 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,240 |
| Corvallis, OR | $47,800 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,530 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $101,400 |
| Electrician | $98,850 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $92,110 |
| Plumber | $80,610 |
| Glazier | $78,420 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,540 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $74,270 |
| Taper | $71,430 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $67,990 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $26.20 ($54,500 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $54,500 against $47,120 nationally, 16% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $50,860, so Salem pays 7% more.
Where does Salem rank for construction laborer pay?
85 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,760 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.