Construction Laborers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $58,820 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $86,680
Employed locally 1,600
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $58,820
    75th
    $74,570
    90th
    $86,680

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 87% Median Construction Laborers salary is 13% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Bakersfield, CA is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.63 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 25.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.