How much does a construction laborer make in Wisconsin?
$56,100a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in Wisconsin. That is $26.97 an hour or $4,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.97
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $56,100Highest 10%: $80,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $46,060 | $22.14 | |
| Median | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| 75th | $72,130 | $34.68 | |
| 90th | $80,920 | $38.90 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,970 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,340 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,260 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,900 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,240 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $57,430 |
| Madison, WI | $57,000 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $56,440 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $56,200 |
| Janesville, WI | $55,690 |
| Green Bay, WI | $54,890 |
| Racine, WI | $54,300 |
| Wausau, WI | $52,620 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $51,270 |
| Kenosha, WI | $50,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 9. Washington | $57,720 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $57,240 |
| 11. Missouri | $56,730 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $56,100 |
| 13. Ohio | $56,080 |
| 14. New York | $55,930 |
| 15. Oregon | $50,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $26.97 ($56,100 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $56,100 against $47,120 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for construction laborer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays construction laborers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $61,970 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.