SOC 47-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction Laborers — Peoria
Peoria, IL · 7 metro areas compared
In Peoria, IL the median wage for Construction Laborers reaches $62,960 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Peoria, IL the median wage for Construction Laborers reaches $62,960 a year. That is 33.6% more than the national median of $47,120. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,160 and $78,540. The lowest tenth earn under $39,130, while the highest tenth earn more than $97,740.
The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.87 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Springfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 150th of 377 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,130 | −17.0% |
| 25th | $47,160 | +0.1% |
| Median (50th) | $62,960 | +33.6% |
| 75th | $78,540 | +66.7% |
| 90th | $97,740 | +107.4% |
| Mean | $65,360 | +38.7% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $61,400 | 510 | |
| 2 | Decatur | $61,270 | 940 | |
| 3 | Chicago | $60,890 | 26,690 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $60,650 | 380 | |
| 5 | Champaign | $59,460 | 570 | |
| 6 | Rockford | $58,390 | 830 | |
| 7 | Kankakee | $54,830 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Peoria sit close to the national average, so $62,960 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$62,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,960US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,960 a year, 33.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,130 to $97,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $61,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction Laborers in Peoria, IL?
The median annual wage is $62,960, or $30.27 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 Peoria, IL is 33.6% 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 Peoria, IL earns more than $97,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,130 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 Springfield, at $61,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,020 jobs in this occupation in Peoria, IL. 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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