Construction Laborers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $55,700 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.78
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $78,350
Employed locally 1,110
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $46,520
    50th (median)
    $55,700
    75th
    $74,210
    90th
    $78,350

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,710
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420
    Fond du Lac, WI $54,230

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$61,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$85,890
    Electricians$65,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$76,010
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$63,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Appleton, WI is $26.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.85 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Appleton, WI is 19.2% above 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,520.