SOC 47-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction Laborers — Janesville
Janesville-Beloit, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Construction Laborers in Janesville, WI is $55,690 per year, 18.2% above the national median of $47,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Construction Laborers in Janesville, WI is $55,690 per year, 18.2% above the national median of $47,120. Half of workers earn between $45,760 and $75,460. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,030 and the ninetieth at $79,890.
Employment stands at 480, or 6.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Appleton records the highest median at $59,260. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 146th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | −21.4% |
| 25th | $45,760 | −2.9% |
| Median (50th) | $55,690 | +18.2% |
| 75th | $75,460 | +60.1% |
| 90th | $79,890 | +69.5% |
| Mean | $58,570 | +24.3% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton | $59,260 | 1,030 | |
| 2 | La Crosse | $58,900 | 610 | |
| 3 | Eau Claire | $58,240 | 640 | |
| 4 | Milwaukee | $57,430 | 4,740 | |
| 5 | Madison | $57,000 | 2,370 | |
| 6 | Sheboygan | $56,440 | 310 | |
| 7 | Fond du Lac | $56,200 | 420 | |
| 8 | Green Bay | $54,890 | 1,160 | |
| 9 | Racine | $54,300 | 540 | |
| 10 | Wausau | $52,620 | 510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Janesville run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $55,690 goes as far as $59,182 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,182US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,690 a year, 18.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,030 to $79,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Appleton, at $59,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction Laborers in Janesville, WI?
The median annual wage is $55,690, or $26.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,120, so pay in Janesville, WI is 18.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Janesville, WI earns more than $79,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Appleton, at $59,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Janesville, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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