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The median annual wage for construction laborers in the US was $47,120 in May 2025 (mean $52,030), with 1,096,780 people employed, per BLS. Among states, Hawaii paid the highest median ($77,110) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($24,270).
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $77,110 | $71,520 | 4580 |
| New Jersey | $64,060 | $70,400 | 23590 |
| Massachusetts | $63,390 | $70,830 | 16210 |
| Illinois | $60,690 | $67,620 | 35940 |
| California | $60,270 | $64,870 | 88240 |
| Minnesota | $60,260 | $64,740 | 28530 |
| Connecticut | $58,290 | $59,250 | 7360 |
| Alaska | $58,060 | $59,270 | 3690 |
| Washington | $57,720 | $61,320 | 25060 |
| Rhode Island | $57,240 | $61,780 | 2110 |
| Missouri | $56,730 | $60,850 | 17050 |
| Wisconsin | $56,100 | $57,960 | 20330 |
| Ohio | $56,080 | $58,300 | 31910 |
| New York | $55,930 | $62,180 | 52090 |
| Oregon | $50,860 | $55,710 | 12620 |
| Indiana | $50,070 | $54,060 | 28600 |
| District of Columbia | $50,020 | $52,220 | 2090 |
| New Hampshire | $49,980 | $51,730 | 4330 |
| Montana | $49,830 | $51,580 | 4590 |
| Michigan | $49,590 | $53,130 | 28490 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,400 | $54,330 | 35920 |
| North Dakota | $49,070 | $53,150 | 5050 |
| Nevada | $48,990 | $54,030 | 11890 |
| Vermont | $48,580 | $51,000 | 1430 |
| Iowa | $48,490 | $51,580 | 13780 |
| Colorado | $47,900 | $49,830 | 18680 |
| Nebraska | $47,260 | $48,350 | 8530 |
| Maryland | $46,960 | $48,330 | 20920 |
| Idaho | $46,940 | $48,630 | 10850 |
| Arizona | $46,590 | $47,910 | 37630 |
| Utah | $46,550 | $48,410 | 20950 |
| Maine | $46,430 | $47,800 | 3960 |
| Wyoming | $46,030 | $45,420 | 3350 |
| South Dakota | $45,710 | $44,310 | 1780 |
| Kentucky | $45,710 | $45,840 | 13280 |
| Delaware | $45,550 | $48,020 | 3240 |
| Tennessee | $45,000 | $45,970 | 26250 |
| Kansas | $44,840 | $45,580 | 9990 |
| North Carolina | $44,720 | $45,250 | 35620 |
| Florida | $44,030 | $44,550 | 87040 |
| Virginia | $43,560 | $43,670 | 25830 |
| South Carolina | $42,940 | $45,470 | 19620 |
| West Virginia | $42,670 | $45,550 | 6620 |
| Virgin Islands | $42,200 | $43,780 | 370 |
| Texas | $40,620 | $42,910 | 123250 |
| Oklahoma | $39,360 | $43,310 | 13710 |
| Georgia | $38,990 | $41,530 | 27800 |
| New Mexico | $38,400 | $41,450 | 12470 |
| Louisiana | $38,230 | $42,250 | 22100 |
| Mississippi | $37,710 | $40,310 | 8800 |
| Arkansas | $37,630 | $39,250 | 10650 |
| Alabama | $36,900 | $37,910 | 18400 |
| Guam | $29,410 | $30,400 | 800 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,270 | $26,260 | 9820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do construction laborers make?
The median annual wage for construction laborers in the US was $47,120 in May 2025 (mean $52,030), with 1,096,780 people employed, per BLS. Among states, Hawaii paid the highest median ($77,110) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($24,270).
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Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 10:23 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.