Construction Laborer Salary in 2026

    SOC: 47-2061.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $46,730
    per year
    Salary Range
    $34K – $78K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    1,057,660
    employed
    Job Growth
    +7.3%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Construction Laborers Make?

    Construction Laborers earn a median annual salary of $46,730 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $34,200 at the 10th percentile to $77,530 at the 90th percentile — a range of $43,330. The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $66,100.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$34,200
    25th percentile$38,100
    Median (50th)$46,730
    75th percentile$58,910
    90th percentile$77,530
    10th: $34,200Median: $46,73090th: $77,530
    Section 02

    Construction Laborer Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Hawaiitop$66,100
    Illinois$64,890
    New Jersey$63,190
    Massachusetts$62,430
    California$60,540
    Minnesota$58,720
    Rhode Island$58,290
    Alaska$57,970
    New York$57,680
    Washington$57,240
    Missouri$53,840
    Wisconsin$51,980
    Connecticut$51,720
    Oregon$49,970
    Ohio$49,640
    District of Columbia$49,520
    Indiana$49,520
    Montana$49,230
    Michigan$48,670
    Pennsylvania$48,480
    North Dakota$48,340
    New Hampshire$47,950
    Nevada$47,780
    Iowa$47,700
    Nebraska$46,750
    Vermont$46,700
    Colorado$46,620
    Maryland$46,320
    Arizona$46,200
    Utah$46,100
    Wyoming$45,860
    Delaware$45,590
    Maine$45,540
    Idaho$45,380
    Kentucky$45,340
    Kansas$44,810
    Tennessee$44,150
    South Dakota$43,470
    North Carolina$42,250
    South Carolina$41,310
    Florida$40,820
    Louisiana$40,240
    Virginia$40,210
    Oklahoma$40,020
    West Virginia$38,770
    New Mexico$38,520
    Texas$38,180
    Georgia$37,970
    Mississippi$37,180
    Arkansas$37,020
    Alabama$36,300
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Construction Laborers

    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    Highest paying
    $76,150
    top metro salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ
    $72,800
    $-3,350 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $71,820
    $-4,330 vs highest
    Urban Honolulu, HI
    $70,450
    $-5,700 vs highest
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
    $68,410
    $-7,740 vs highest
    Hawaii
    $66,100
    $-10,050 vs highest
    Vineland, NJ
    $65,180
    $-10,970 vs highest
    Illinois
    $64,890
    $-11,260 vs highest
    Section 04

    Construction Laborer Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$34,200 – $38,100
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$46,730
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$58,910
    Senior (15+ yrs)$77,530+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Construction Laborer

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Construction Laborers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA earn $76,150 — $29,420 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($58,910) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Construction Laborer Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Construction Laborerthis career$46,730
    Brickmasons and Blockmason$60,800
    Carpenter$59,310
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$54,660
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator$51,650

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 47-2061.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.