Construction Laborers
SOC code 47-2061 · Construction and Extraction Occupations
National employment
1,096,780
Mean annual wage
$52,030
Mean hourly wage
$25.02
Median annual wage
$47,120
Median hourly wage
$22.66
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,090 | $16.87 |
| 25th percentile | $38,620 | $18.57 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $47,120 | $22.66 |
| 75th percentile | $59,740 | $28.72 |
| 90th percentile | $78,090 | $37.54 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 47-5071$46,960/yr
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 47-3011$47,550/yr
- Helpers--Extraction Workers 47-5081$47,730/yr
- Fence Erectors 47-4031$47,980/yr
- Rock Splitters, Quarry 47-5051$48,740/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.