How much does a construction laborer make in Springfield?
$61,400a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $29.52 an hour or $5,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.52
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $61,400Highest 10%: $97,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $44,850 | $21.56 | |
| Median | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| 75th | $74,440 | $35.79 | |
| 90th | $97,130 | $46.70 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,960 |
| 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 Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $97,140 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $95,310 |
| Plumber | $94,370 |
| Electrician | $84,780 |
| Roofer | $77,900 |
| Carpenter | $76,970 |
| Paving | $71,670 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $71,320 |
| Painter | $63,930 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $29.52 ($61,400 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $61,400 against $47,120 nationally, 30% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,690, so Springfield pays 1% more.
Where does Springfield rank for construction laborer pay?
15 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,130 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.