Construction Laborers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,140 -12% vs national
Median hourly $19.78
10th percentile $34,470
90th percentile $55,030
Employed locally 950
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,470
    25th
    $37,360
    50th (median)
    $41,140
    75th
    $47,760
    90th
    $55,030

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,740
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,040
    Electricians $81,990
    Carpenters $52,070
    Highway Maintenance Workers $45,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Arizona is $19.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Arizona is 12% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,470 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,360.