Construction Laborers Salary in California
Construction Laborers in California earn a median of $60,270 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($47,120)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,240
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,950; the top 10% earn over $93,620. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $78,090.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$74,500 median in California
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$49,590 median in California
- Roofers$63,600 median in California
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$83,130 median in California
- Pile Driver Operators$110,340 median in California
- Glaziers$64,040 median in California
Construction Laborers pay in California
How much do construction laborers make in California?
The median is $60,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,950 and the top 10% earn over $93,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for construction laborers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+28% vs. the national median of $47,120). Living costs are not included.