Construction Laborers Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $61,950 +32.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $93,790
Employed locally 340
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $61,950
    75th
    $76,980
    90th
    $93,790

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 79% Median Construction Laborers salary is 21% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Illinois $64,890
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,600
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    Springfield, IL $62,520

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $86,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $93,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,900
    Carpenters $73,470
    Highway Maintenance Workers $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Bloomington, IL is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Bloomington, IL is 32.6% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.