Construction Laborers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $36,940 -21% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $28,980
90th percentile $48,540
Employed locally 500
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,980
    25th
    $33,610
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $48,540

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 56% Median Construction Laborers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,260
    Carpenters $36,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Abilene, TX is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.69 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Abilene, TX is 21% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,980 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,610.