Construction Laborers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $47,120 · Median hourly: $22.66 · Employment: 1,096,780
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 |
| 25th | $38,620 | $18.57 |
| Median | $47,120 | $22.66 |
| 75th | $59,740 | $28.72 |
| 90th | $78,090 | $37.54 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2061
- Total U.S. employment: 1,096,780
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 1,096,780 construction laborers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $35,090, median pay is $47,120, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $78,090.
Construction Laborers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,900 | $17.74 | -21.7% | 18,400 |
| Alaska | $58,060 | $27.91 | +23.2% | 3,690 |
| Arizona | $46,590 | $22.40 | -1.1% | 37,630 |
| Arkansas | $37,630 | $18.09 | -20.1% | 10,650 |
| California | $60,270 | $28.98 | +27.9% | 88,240 |
| Colorado | $47,900 | $23.03 | +1.7% | 18,680 |
| Connecticut | $58,290 | $28.03 | +23.7% | 7,360 |
| Delaware | $45,550 | $21.90 | -3.3% | 3,240 |
| District of Columbia | $50,020 | $24.05 | +6.2% | 2,090 |
| Florida | $44,030 | $21.17 | -6.6% | 87,040 |
| Georgia | $38,990 | $18.74 | -17.3% | 27,800 |
| Hawaii | $77,110 | $37.07 | +63.6% | 4,580 |
| Idaho | $46,940 | $22.57 | -0.4% | 10,850 |
| Illinois | $60,690 | $29.18 | +28.8% | 35,940 |
| Indiana | $50,070 | $24.07 | +6.3% | 28,600 |
| Iowa | $48,490 | $23.31 | +2.9% | 13,780 |
| Kansas | $44,840 | $21.56 | -4.8% | 9,990 |
| Kentucky | $45,710 | $21.98 | -3.0% | 13,280 |
| Louisiana | $38,230 | $18.38 | -18.9% | 22,100 |
| Maine | $46,430 | $22.32 | -1.5% | 3,960 |
| Maryland | $46,960 | $22.58 | -0.3% | 20,920 |
| Massachusetts | $63,390 | $30.48 | +34.5% | 16,210 |
| Michigan | $49,590 | $23.84 | +5.2% | 28,490 |
| Minnesota | $60,260 | $28.97 | +27.9% | 28,530 |
| Mississippi | $37,710 | $18.13 | -20.0% | 8,800 |
| Missouri | $56,730 | $27.28 | +20.4% | 17,050 |
| Montana | $49,830 | $23.96 | +5.8% | 4,590 |
| Nebraska | $47,260 | $22.72 | +0.3% | 8,530 |
| Nevada | $48,990 | $23.55 | +4.0% | 11,890 |
| New Hampshire | $49,980 | $24.03 | +6.1% | 4,330 |
| New Jersey | $64,060 | $30.80 | +36.0% | 23,590 |
| New Mexico | $38,400 | $18.46 | -18.5% | 12,470 |
| New York | $55,930 | $26.89 | +18.7% | 52,090 |
| North Carolina | $44,720 | $21.50 | -5.1% | 35,620 |
| North Dakota | $49,070 | $23.59 | +4.1% | 5,050 |
| Ohio | $56,080 | $26.96 | +19.0% | 31,910 |
| Oklahoma | $39,360 | $18.92 | -16.5% | 13,710 |
| Oregon | $50,860 | $24.45 | +7.9% | 12,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,400 | $23.75 | +4.8% | 35,920 |
| Rhode Island | $57,240 | $27.52 | +21.5% | 2,110 |
| South Carolina | $42,940 | $20.65 | -8.9% | 19,620 |
| South Dakota | $45,710 | $21.98 | -3.0% | 1,780 |
| Tennessee | $45,000 | $21.64 | -4.5% | 26,250 |
| Texas | $40,620 | $19.53 | -13.8% | 123,250 |
| Utah | $46,550 | $22.38 | -1.2% | 20,950 |
| Vermont | $48,580 | $23.36 | +3.1% | 1,430 |
| Virginia | $43,560 | $20.94 | -7.6% | 25,830 |
| Washington | $57,720 | $27.75 | +22.5% | 25,060 |
| West Virginia | $42,670 | $20.51 | -9.4% | 6,620 |
| Wisconsin | $56,100 | $26.97 | +19.1% | 20,330 |
| Wyoming | $46,030 | $22.13 | -2.3% | 3,350 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for construction laborers?
The median annual wage for construction laborers is $47,120 ($22.66 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays construction laborers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many construction laborers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 1,096,780 construction laborers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do construction laborers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.66. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.