Construction Laborers Salary in Iowa
Construction Laborers in Iowa earn a median of $48,490 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($47,120)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,780
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180; the top 10% earn over $68,900. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $78,090.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59,390 median in Iowa
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$59,220 median in Iowa
- Roofers$48,660 median in Iowa
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61,110 median in Iowa
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$46,810 median in Iowa
- Glaziers$57,330 median in Iowa
Construction Laborers pay in Iowa
How much do construction laborers make in Iowa?
The median is $48,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180 and the top 10% earn over $68,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for construction laborers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $47,120). Living costs are not included.