Construction Laborers Salary (2025)
Based on 1,096,780 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,090 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,620 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $47,120 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $59,740 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $78,090 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$35K
25th
$39K
Median
$47K
75th
$60K
90th
$78K
Highest Paying States for Construction Laborers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $71,520 |
| Massachusetts | $70,830 |
| New Jersey | $70,400 |
| Illinois | $67,620 |
| California | $64,870 |
| Minnesota | $64,740 |
| New York | $62,180 |
| Rhode Island | $61,780 |
| Washington | $61,320 |
| Missouri | $60,850 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Construction Laborers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $71,520 per year, while Missouri has an average of $60,850 — a difference of $10,670. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Construction Laborers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,096,780 workers were employed as Construction Laborerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $52,030 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2061