SOC 47-2061 · May 2025 · United States
Construction Laborers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Construction Laborers across the United States is $47,120 per year, measured over 1,096,780 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $77,110.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Construction Laborers
Pay for this occupation varies by 109.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $77,110 and Alabama pays $36,900.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $77,110 | 4,580 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,060 | 23,590 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $63,390 | 16,210 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $60,690 | 35,940 | |
| 5 | California | $60,270 | 88,240 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $60,260 | 28,530 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $58,290 | 7,360 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $58,060 | 3,690 | |
| 9 | Washington | $57,720 | 25,060 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $57,240 | 2,110 |
States with the most Construction Laborers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 123,250 | $40,620 | |
| 2 | California | 88,240 | $60,270 | |
| 3 | Florida | 87,040 | $44,030 | |
| 4 | New York | 52,090 | $55,930 | |
| 5 | Arizona | 37,630 | $46,590 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 35,940 | $60,690 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 35,920 | $49,400 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 35,620 | $44,720 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 31,910 | $56,080 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 28,600 | $50,070 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vineland | $83,680 | 440 |
| 2 | Kahului | $79,760 | 630 |
| 3 | Urban Honolulu | $77,960 | 3,040 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $72,610 | 11,620 |
| 5 | Trenton | $71,920 | 960 |
| 6 | San Jose | $68,470 | 4,420 |
| 7 | St. Louis | $64,500 | 8,670 |
| 8 | Boston | $63,420 | 11,580 |
| 9 | Peoria | $62,960 | 1,020 |
| 10 | Springfield | $62,660 | 880 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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