Construction Laborers Salary in Texas
Construction Laborers in Texas earn a median of $40,620 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($47,120)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 123,250
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,560; the top 10% earn over $56,930. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $78,090.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$49,000 median in Texas
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$39,630 median in Texas
- Roofers$46,030 median in Texas
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$47,060 median in Texas
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$40,120 median in Texas
- Pile Driver Operators$66,140 median in Texas
Construction Laborers pay in Texas
How much do construction laborers make in Texas?
The median is $40,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,560 and the top 10% earn over $56,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for construction laborers?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $47,120). Living costs are not included.