Construction Laborers Salary by State
The national median pay for construction laborers is $47,120 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,900 in Alabama to $77,110 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,090
- 25th percentile
- $38,620
- Median
- $47,120
- 75th percentile
- $59,740
- Top 10%
- $78,090
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,096,780 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $77,110 | +64% | $43,990 | $96,490 | 4,580 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,060 | +36% | $37,980 | $106,140 | 23,590 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $63,390 | +35% | $45,170 | $98,880 | 16,210 |
| 4 | Illinois | $60,690 | +29% | $38,880 | $105,040 | 35,940 |
| 5 | California | $60,270 | +28% | $40,950 | $93,620 | 88,240 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $60,260 | +28% | $42,950 | $96,150 | 28,530 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $58,290 | +24% | $42,580 | $76,520 | 7,360 |
| 8 | Alaska | $58,060 | +23% | $37,980 | $83,710 | 3,690 |
| 9 | Washington | $57,720 | +22% | $39,930 | $95,110 | 25,060 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $57,240 | +21% | $39,480 | $88,620 | 2,110 |
| 11 | Missouri | $56,730 | +20% | $37,870 | $83,470 | 17,050 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $56,100 | +19% | $37,990 | $80,920 | 20,330 |
| 13 | Ohio | $56,080 | +19% | $37,370 | $79,110 | 31,910 |
| 14 | New York | $55,930 | +19% | $34,320 | $96,590 | 52,090 |
| 15 | Oregon | $50,860 | +8% | $39,210 | $78,410 | 12,620 |
| 16 | Indiana | $50,070 | +6% | $36,570 | $74,740 | 28,600 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $50,020 | +6% | $37,190 | $72,320 | 2,090 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $49,980 | +6% | $38,020 | $63,310 | 4,330 |
| 19 | Montana | $49,830 | +6% | $37,720 | $63,980 | 4,590 |
| 20 | Michigan | $49,590 | +5% | $37,220 | $69,890 | 28,490 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $49,400 | +5% | $37,480 | $74,670 | 35,920 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $49,070 | +4% | $38,990 | $71,210 | 5,050 |
| 23 | Nevada | $48,990 | +4% | $36,400 | $76,660 | 11,890 |
| 24 | Vermont | $48,580 | +3% | $39,130 | $61,710 | 1,430 |
| 25 | Iowa | $48,490 | +3% | $38,180 | $68,900 | 13,780 |
| 26 | Colorado | $47,900 | +2% | $38,410 | $62,010 | 18,680 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $47,260 | 0% | $36,400 | $61,780 | 8,530 |
| 28 | Maryland | $46,960 | 0% | $36,430 | $61,670 | 20,920 |
| 29 | Idaho | $46,940 | 0% | $36,560 | $63,190 | 10,850 |
| 30 | Arizona | $46,590 | −1% | $36,770 | $60,930 | 37,630 |
| 31 | Utah | $46,550 | −1% | $34,890 | $63,310 | 20,950 |
| 32 | Maine | $46,430 | −1% | $36,190 | $60,520 | 3,960 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $46,030 | −2% | $35,640 | $57,590 | 3,350 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $45,710 | −3% | $33,770 | $60,200 | 13,280 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $45,710 | −3% | $35,180 | $52,350 | 1,780 |
| 36 | Delaware | $45,550 | −3% | $33,240 | $63,730 | 3,240 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $45,000 | −4% | $34,910 | $59,990 | 26,250 |
| 38 | Kansas | $44,840 | −5% | $31,500 | $60,070 | 9,990 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $44,720 | −5% | $31,850 | $59,970 | 35,620 |
| 40 | Florida | $44,030 | −7% | $33,280 | $58,900 | 87,040 |
| 41 | Virginia | $43,560 | −8% | $32,900 | $57,110 | 25,830 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $42,940 | −9% | $31,200 | $63,370 | 19,620 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $42,670 | −9% | $30,770 | $60,550 | 6,620 |
| 44 | Texas | $40,620 | −14% | $32,560 | $56,930 | 123,250 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $39,360 | −16% | $33,490 | $58,070 | 13,710 |
| 46 | Georgia | $38,990 | −17% | $27,880 | $56,450 | 27,800 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $38,400 | −19% | $30,840 | $53,590 | 12,470 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $38,230 | −19% | $29,650 | $60,090 | 22,100 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $37,710 | −20% | $29,370 | $52,640 | 8,800 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $37,630 | −20% | $30,850 | $48,410 | 10,650 |
| 51 | Alabama | $36,900 | −22% | $23,980 | $49,740 | 18,400 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Construction Laborers salary questions
Which state pays construction laborers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $77,110 a year (+64% vs. the national median of $47,120). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays construction laborers the least?
Alabama, with a median of $36,900 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most construction laborers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 123,250, with a median of $40,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.