Construction Laborers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,630 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $48,110
Employed locally 1,110
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $33,660
    50th (median)
    $36,630
    75th
    $43,400
    90th
    $48,110

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 55% Median Construction Laborers salary is 45% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,150
    Electricians $50,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,680
    Carpenters $46,030
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Amarillo, TX is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.18 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Amarillo, TX is 21.6% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,660.