Construction Laborers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $48,500 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $62,620
Employed locally 640
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $58,850
    90th
    $62,620

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 58% Median Construction Laborers salary is 42% 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
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Rhode Island $58,290
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,130
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,710
    Cleveland, OH $56,470

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $55,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,700
    Electricians $58,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,060
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $52,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Bismarck, ND is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.10 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Bismarck, ND is 3.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.