Construction Laborers Salary in Illinois
Construction Laborers in Illinois earn a median of $60,690 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($47,120)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,940
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,880; the top 10% earn over $105,040. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $78,090.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$80,600 median in Illinois
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$41,530 median in Illinois
- Roofers$77,900 median in Illinois
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$73,060 median in Illinois
- Glaziers$61,840 median in Illinois
- Riggers$81,860 median in Illinois
Construction Laborers pay in Illinois
How much do construction laborers make in Illinois?
The median is $60,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,880 and the top 10% earn over $105,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for construction laborers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+29% vs. the national median of $47,120). Living costs are not included.