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Construction Laborers salary in United States

The median construction laborers salary is $47,120 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$35,090
Median (p50)
$47,120
Top (p90)
$78,090
Sample size
1,096,780

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$35,090
p25$38,620
Median$47,120
p75$59,740
Top (p90)$78,090
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Construction Laborers salary by region

New Jersey$64,060
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$61,270
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$60,890
Illinois$60,690
California$60,270
Minnesota$60,260
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$58,810
Washington$57,720
Ohio$56,080
New York$55,930

Pay trend

Up 5.6% from 2023 to 2025.

$49,2802023
$51,2602024
$52,0302025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Construction Laborers salary FAQs

What is the average Construction Laborers salary in United States?

The median Construction Laborers salary in United States is $47,120 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of construction laborerss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Construction Laborers earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $35,090 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $78,090 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $47,120.

Do Construction Laborers salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - New Jersey is among the highest at $64,060, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Construction Laborers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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