SOC 47-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction Laborers — Sebastian
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $45,080, median pay for Construction Laborers in Sebastian, FL tracks the national median of $47,120 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,080, median pay for Construction Laborers in Sebastian, FL tracks the national median of $47,120 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,280 to $47,850.
Employment stands at 480, or 8.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $46,040. Of the 234 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 162nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $37,280 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $45,080 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $47,850 | +1.5% |
| 90th | $58,500 | +24.2% |
| Mean | $44,960 | −4.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $46,040 | 2,340 | |
| 2 | Miami | $45,520 | 18,280 | |
| 3 | Punta Gorda | $45,520 | 810 | |
| 4 | North Port | $45,390 | 4,260 | |
| 5 | Crestview | $45,180 | 1,000 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $44,720 | 1,870 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $43,750 | 12,860 | |
| 8 | Deltona | $43,710 | 2,050 | |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $43,480 | 7,150 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $43,290 | 5,230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sebastian run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,080 buys what $43,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,080 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,750 to $58,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $46,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction Laborers in Sebastian, FL?
The median annual wage is $45,080, or $21.68 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 Sebastian, FL is 4.3% lower. 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 Sebastian, FL earns more than $58,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,750 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 Naples, at $46,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Sebastian, FL. 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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