How much does a construction laborer make in Texas?
$40,620a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in Texas. That is $19.53 an hour or $3,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.53
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 123,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,560Median: $40,620Highest 10%: $56,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| 25th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $40,620 | $19.53 | |
| 75th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 90th | $56,930 | $27.37 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $44,240 |
| Austin, TX | $44,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,960 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,500 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,440 |
| Houston, TX | $41,350 |
| Midland, TX | $39,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,390 |
| Odessa, TX | $38,380 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,170 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,160 |
| Longview, TX | $37,840 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,700 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,690 |
| Waco, TX | $37,610 |
| College Station, TX | $37,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,970 |
| Victoria, TX | $36,930 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,810 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,720 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,670 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,150 |
| McAllen, TX | $34,460 |
| Laredo, TX | $33,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 41. Virginia | $43,560 |
| 42. South Carolina | $42,940 |
| 43. West Virginia | $42,670 |
| 44. Texas | $40,620 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $39,360 |
| 46. Georgia | $38,990 |
| 47. New Mexico | $38,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $19.53 ($40,620 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $40,620 against $47,120 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Texas rank for construction laborer pay?
Texas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays construction laborers the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $44,240 a year.
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.