Construction Laborers Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $45,050 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $57,350
Employed locally 200
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $45,050
    75th
    $52,840
    90th
    $57,350

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 74% Median Construction Laborers salary is 26% 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
    Bloomington, IL $61,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Minnesota $58,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420
    Missouri $53,840

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $66,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,130
    Carpenters $48,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,400
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Bay City, MI is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.47 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Bay City, MI is 3.6% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.